Description
Traditionally used for insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, and disorders of the bowel related to nerves or anxiety. Passionflower is said to calm a chattering mind and is especially useful for teeth grinders. Passionflower is specifically indicated for restless agitation and exhaustion with or without muscle twitching. Studies have found passionflower to have an effect on the GABA system of the body which impacts motor function, sleep, anxiety, and pain. A systematic review of studies of passionflower have found it to be “an effective and safe pharmaceutical to reduce stress reactivity, insomnia, anxiety, and depression-like behaviors.” (1)
