Passionflower (passiflora incarnata)

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Other names

Passionflower
Maypop
Passion Vine

Synopsis

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a calming herb traditionally used to support the nervous system, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality. It contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-modulating compounds that contribute to its anxiolytic, sedative, and antispasmodic effects. Passionflower is commonly used in formulas for anxiety, insomnia, nervous tension, and muscle spasms.

Uses: Health Conditions

Abuse and Trauma (Traditional)
Addictions (coffee, caffeine) (Traditional)
Addictions (drugs) (Traditional)
Addictions (general remedies for) (Traditional)
Dysmenorrhea (Traditional)
Emotional Sensitivity (Traditional)
Epilepsy (Traditional)
Fear (excessive) (Traditional)
Fingernail Biting (Traditional)
Grief and Sadness (Traditional)
Headache (cluster) (Traditional)
Headache (tension) (Traditional)
Headache (tension) (Traditional)
Heart Fibrillation or Palpitations (Traditional)
Hypochondria (Traditional)
Hysteria (Traditional)
Insomnia (Traditional)
Irritability (Traditional)
Nervousness (Traditional)
Neurosis (Traditional)
Nightmares (Traditional)
Nocturnal Emission (Traditional)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Traditional)
Phobias (Traditional)

Body Systems

Stomach (Traditional)
Eyes (Traditional)
GABA (Traditional)
Heart (Traditional)
Nerves (Traditional)
Parasympathetic Nervous System (Traditional)
Serotonin (Traditional)
Skin (Traditional)