Organic Passion Flower Extract

Organic Passion Flower Extract (Passiflora incarnata)

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America, with a long history of traditional use by Native American peoples and a well-established place in Western herbal medicine since its introduction to Europe in the 17th century. It is one of the most widely used nervine herbs in contemporary Western herbal practice and is included in the pharmacopoeias of several European countries.

Passion Flower is classified as a nervine, anxiolytic, and antispasmodic herb in Western herbal medicine — categories of herbs traditionally used to support nervous system wellness, relaxation, and musculoskeletal comfort. This extract is prepared in 45% alcohol from certified organic Passion Flower aerial parts.

Traditional Herbal Use

Nervous System & Relaxation Wellness

Passion Flower is one of the most important nervine herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a long traditional history of use for nervous system and relaxation wellness. It is classified as a nervine tonic and anxiolytic herb in traditional herbal practice — categories of herbs traditionally used to support a calm and relaxed nervous system. It is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional herbal practice for nervous system wellness and is a common inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for stress and relaxation support.

Sleep Wellness

Passion Flower has a long traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for sleep wellness. It is one of the most classic herbs in traditional herbal practice for sleep support and is frequently combined with Valerian, Hops, and Lemon Balm in traditional sleep wellness formulas.

Women’s & Hormonal Wellness

Passion Flower has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for women’s wellness, particularly in the context of menopausal and hormonal wellness. Its nervine and antispasmodic properties have made it a traditional inclusion in herbal formulas for women’s hormonal support.

Musculoskeletal & Antispasmodic Wellness

Passion Flower is classified as an antispasmodic herb in Western herbal medicine — a category of herbs traditionally used to support musculoskeletal comfort and ease tension. It has a traditional history of use for musculoskeletal and nervous system tension wellness.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy — Passion Flower has traditional use as a uterine stimulant and is contraindicated in pregnancy. Not recommended while operating heavy machinery or driving until individual response is known. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking sedative medications, anxiolytics, or MAO inhibitors — Passion Flower may potentiate the effects of these medications.

Ingredients

Organic Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) aerial parts, 45% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Magnesium Glycinate — nervous system and sleep wellness
• Chamomile Extract — complementary nervine and relaxation herb
• Ashwagandha Extract — adaptogen for stress and nervous system wellness
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Flavonoids — including chrysin, vitexin, isovitexin, orientin, and isoorientin; the primary bioactive compounds in Passion Flower; chrysin in particular has been the subject of significant scientific research interest in the context of nervous system wellness
• Harmane alkaloids — including harmane, harmine, and harmaline; naturally occurring beta-carboline alkaloids present in small amounts
• Maltol — a naturally occurring compound that has been the subject of research interest in the context of nervous system wellness
• Gynocardin — a naturally occurring cyanogenic glycoside present in trace amounts
• Volatile oils — contributing to Passion Flower’s characteristic mild fragrance

Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.