Passion flower, gentle sedative and natural anxiolytic.
Description
Passionflower is a climbing plant from South America whose spectacular flowers hide powerful calming properties. It acts on GABA receptors in the brain and is recognized by the EMA for relieving stress and mild insomnia.
Benefits
Natural anxiolytic
Gentle sedative
Antispasmodic
Withdrawal aid
Soothing
How to use
As infusion, tincture, capsules or fluid extract.
📋 Recommended preparation
Infuse 1-2g dried aerial parts in 250ml boiling water for 10 minutes. 2-3 cups per day.
Precautions
May potentiate effects of sedatives.
Not recommended during pregnancy.
May cause drowsiness.
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