Common Name:

Passionflower

Botanical Name:

Passiflora incarnata

Short Description:

Passionflower is a calming nervine and gentle sedative used for anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, and circular thinking. It helps quiet mental chatter and supports a smooth transition into sleep.

🌿 Ready to ease into deeper rest? Our Unwind tea and Pillow Potion are crafted to help you slow down, release the day, and drift into restorative sleep.

Parts Used:

Aerial parts (vine, leaves, and flowers)

Actions:

Anxiolytic, nervine, hypnotic, antispasmodic, sedative

Energetics:

Cooling, slightly moistening

Body Systems:

Nervous, cardiovascular, reproductive

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Calms the heart-mind and helps release overthinking or looping thoughts. Passionflower invites surrender and supports intuitive awareness, especially during times of emotional agitation or insomnia.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Moon
Dosha: Balances Vata and Pitta

Safety Notes:

Generally very safe. May enhance effects of sedatives. Best taken as a tincture or tea before bed. Use caution in very low blood pressure or bradycardia.

🛒 Shop Related Products

If passionflower's calming, sleep-supportive properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a beautiful complement:

• Unwind — A gentle herbal tea crafted for moments of rest — perfect for winding down after a long day or preparing for a peaceful night's sleep.
• Pillow Potion — A dreamy botanical spray to mist your pillow and invite deep, restorative sleep.
• Calming Nervous System Tea — A soothing daily blend with nervine botanicals to ease anxiety and restore a sense of calm and clarity.

As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.