HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Passionflower

Botanical namePassiflora incarnata

Plant part usedAerial parts

Important safety information: May cause drowsiness and add to sedatives/alcohol; avoid driving if affected.

Herbal actions

Anxiolytic
mild sedative
antispasmodic

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Mild anxiety/restlessness
Sleep-onset difficulty
Stress-related muscular tension

Main constituents

Flavonoids (vitexin/isovitexin), maltol derivatives, trace alkaloids

Preparation overview

Tea: Covered infusion. Steep covered; evening dose may be taken 30-60 minutes before bed.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.