Passionflower
Gentle anxiolytic herb with EMA-monograph approval for nervous restlessness.
Why
Gentle anxiolytic herb with EMA-monograph approval for nervous restlessness. Useful when the trouble falling asleep is rumination, not the bed.
How it works
Flavonoids (especially chrysin) bind benzodiazepine sites on GABA-A receptors, producing mild anxiolytic effects.
Expected onset · Often noticeable within 1–2 weeks for subjective sleep quality
How to take
Dosage
1–2 g of dried herb as an infusion 1–4 times daily, or equivalent dry extract; consult product label for standardised preparations.
Timing
Evening for sleep support; daytime doses for restlessness
Safety
Evidence
EMA HMPC monograph registers Passiflora incarnata as a Traditional Herbal Medicinal Product for relief of mild symptoms of mental stress and to aid sleep: traditional-use registration, not full clinical authorisation. Ngan & Conduit 2011 Phytother Res small crossover RCT (n=41): passionflower tea improved subjective sleep quality vs placebo.
Where to get it
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