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Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata climbing vine, rich in flavonoids (chrysin, vitexin, isovitexin) and maltol. Passionflower modulates central GABA-A receptors, calming neurotransmission, reducing nervous excitability, and easing sleep latency without causing next-day sedation or dependency.

What Passionflower is used for

  • Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Restlessness
  • Preoperative Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Nervous Tension

Pharmaceuticals Passionflower is studied as a natural alternative to

  • Xanax
  • Ativan
  • Valium
  • Ambien
  • Klonopin
  • Benadryl

Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.

Safety and warnings

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May cause mild drowsiness; exercise caution when driving or operating heavy machinery. Do not combine with alcohol, sedatives, or prescription anxiolytics without medical supervision. Avoid during pregnancy.

Evidence level: Strong

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