The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 38· Chapter 05

Passion Flower

Passiflora incarnata

A climbing vine native to the Americas with striking, intricate blossoms. Passion flower has a long history of use among Indigenous peoples of the Americas and in European herbal practice as a gentle botanical for supporting relaxation and a calm state of mind.

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Active compounds
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In our products
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Clinical citations
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Sleep & Mood

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

No.01

Chrysin

Why this matters

  • 01Flavonoid that supports GABA receptor activity for calm*
  • 02Helps promote a relaxed state of mind*
No.02

Vitexin

Why this matters

  • 01Flavonoid antioxidant that supports nervous system balance*
  • 02Contributes to passion flower's traditional calming effect*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 2Receipts

What the research shows.

Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (n=36) of Passiflora incarnata extract administered to adults with generalized anxiety symptoms over 4 weeks. Passion flower produced significant reductions in self-reported tension and improvements in calm relative to placebo, with a side-effect profile comparable to placebo.Akhondzadeh et al., Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2001

§ 3Where it lives

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