Family

• Passifloraceae

Constituents

• Flavonoids (vitexin)
• Coumarin
• Alkaloids

Parts used

• Aerial parts (flowers, leaves, stems)

Properties

• Calmative
• Sedative
• Anxiolytic
• Spasmolytic

Indications

• Nervousness (nervous agitation)
• Irritability
• Stress
• Sleep disturbances
• Insomnia
• Anxiety (with heart palpitations)
• Gastrointestinal disorders linked to nervousness
• Hyperactivity in children
• Tremors

Side effects

• Headache
• Visual disturbances
• Elevated drowsiness (attention when driving a vehicle)

Contraindications

• Passionflower is generally contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions

• It may interact with blood thinners, such as warfarin.

Forms of use

• Infusion
• Tincture
• Tablets
• Capsules