Passionflower was given its name by Spanish explorers and missionaries in South America, who used parts of the flower as allegories for parts of the passion (suffering and crucifixion) of Jesus. The active ingredients that give passionflower its medicinal properties come from the aerial (above-ground) parts of the plant.
passionflower, apricot vine, maypop
Passiflora incarnata
Passionflower is used for restlessness and nervousness, anxiety, and as a sleep aid.
Passionflower may be effective at reducing the symptoms of anxiety. There is insufficient research to show passionflower is effective in treating restlessness, and for its use as a sleep aid.
Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
Passionflower is likely safe for most individuals when taken in recommended amounts for up to 2 months. Reported side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and hypersensitivity. Passionflower can cause drowsiness. Do not drive or perform any activities requiring mental alertness if passionflower affects you this way.
Passionflower may increase the effect of sedating medications. Do not use alcohol while taking passionflower.
See your doctor if your symptoms persist (for longer than 4 weeks) or worsen when taking passionflower.
Consult a health care provider if you are thinking of taking passionflower while pregnant or breast-feeding.
Stop taking passionflower at least 2 weeks before surgeries.
Do not use passionflower if you:
Before taking any new medications, including natural health products, speak to your physician, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Tell your health care provider about any natural health products you may be taking.
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