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Passionflower

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Passiflora incarnata
Family: Passifloraceae  ·  Parts used: Aerial parts (flowering herb)  ·  Also known as: Maypop, Purple passionflower, Passion vine

Key actions

Anxiolytic / calmingSedative / sleep support

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Insomnia / sleeplessnessStrong
  • AnxietyGood
  • Nervous tensionGood
  • StressGood

Selected studies & references

ReviewTherapeutic potential of hypnotic herbal medicines: A comprehensive review (2024)
ReviewPassiflora incarnata in Neuropsychiatric Disorders – A Systematic Review (2020)
ReviewPassiflora incarnata in neuropsychiatric disorders: a systematic review (2020)
ReviewPassiflora incarnata L.: ethnopharmacology, clinical application, safety and evaluation of clinical trials (2013)
ReviewSafety and efficacy of herbal sedatives in cancer care (2004)
ReviewPassion Flower (Passiflora incarnata L.) – a reliable herbal sedative (2002)
RctRandomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical Study of Passiflora incarnata in Participants With Stress and Sleep Problems (2024)
RctEffects of Passiflora incarnata Linnaeus on polysomnographic sleep parameters in subjects with insomnia disorder: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study (2020)

All 15 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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