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Is passionflower good for anxiety?

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) was used traditionally in the Americas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It is still used today to treat anxiety and insomnia.

How much passionflower should I take for anxiety?

In a trial comparing the effectiveness of passion flower to that of the scientifically accepted anti-anxiety medication oxazepam, a dosage of 45 drops per day of extract of passion flower was found to be as effective as 30 mg per day of oxazepam over a period of four weeks, with fewer short term side effects.

When should I take passion flower for anxiety?

Taking passion flower by mouth can reduce anxiety when taken 30-90 minutes before surgery. In fact, it might work as well as some other treatments for anxiety before surgery, such as melatonin or midazolam.

Is passionflower safe to take daily?

Passionflower is LIKELY SAFE for most people when used in food-flavoring amounts. It is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken as a tea nightly for 7 nights, or as a medicine for up to 8 weeks.

What are the side effects of taking Passion Flower?

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Passion Flower?

  • Altered consciousness.
  • Loss of coordination.
  • Confusion.
  • Dizziness.
  • Drowsiness.
  • Liver toxicity.
  • Nausea/vomiting.
  • Pancreas toxicity.

Who should not take passionflower?

People expecting to undergo surgery should stop taking passionflower at least two weeks before the procedure. That's because passionflower may interact with anesthesia and other medication during and after surgery. The FDA does not regulate supplements. If you take passionflower, be sure to tell your doctor.

Is passion flower bad for the liver?

Passionflower is an extract of the flowers of the plant Passiflora incarnata that is claimed to have natural sedative properties and to be useful for treatment of anxiety and insomnia. Passionflower has not been implicated in causing serum enzyme elevations or clinically apparent liver injury.

Which is better valerian or passion flower?

In a double-blind trial, the combination of valerian root and hops was significantly more effective than valerian root alone for treating insomnia. Passion flower has been historically used to relieve pain.