Stellar Gardens Apothecary
Passionflower Tincture
Passionflower Tincture
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Ingredients: Organic Passionflower(Passiflora incarnata), Organic Alcohol, Filtered Water.
Traditional Uses of Passionflower Tincture
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Calming & Relaxation – Long used as a gentle nervine to quiet the mind and ease nervous tension.
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Sleep Support – Traditionally taken to help with insomnia, restlessness, and difficulty “turning off” at night.
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Anxiety & Stress – Used to soothe worry, agitation, and circular thoughts.
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Menopausal & PMS Support – Folk use for easing mood swings, irritability, and sleep troubles associated with hormonal changes.
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Mild Pain & Spasms – Sometimes used to ease muscle tension, headaches, or cramping.
| Study | What It Showed | Citation |
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| A. Ngan & R. Conduit 2011 — double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of passionflower tea | Healthy adults drinking a cup of passionflower tea nightly for one week reported significantly better subjective sleep quality compared to placebo tea. (PubMed) | |
| Lee et al. 2020 — clinical trial in adults with insomnia disorder | After 2 weeks of Passiflora incarnata extract vs placebo, total sleep time (TST) increased significantly, and objective polysomnography showed improved sleep efficiency and reduced wake after sleep onset (WASO) in the passionflower group. (Lippincott) | |
| MK Harit et al. 2024 — randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial | Found that passionflower extract helped manage stress and improved sleep quality. (PMC) | |
| K. Dhawan et al. 2001 — animal study | A methanolic fraction of P. incarnata exhibited significant anxiolytic activity in mice. (ScienceDirect) | |
| Janda, Wojtkowska et al. 2020 — systematic review | They reviewed multiple studies and concluded Passiflora incarnata shows promise as a safe adjunct for neuropsychiatric symptoms, including anxiety and insomnia, although more large-scale trials are needed. (PMC) | |
| Kim et al. 2019 — animal model with standardized extract | Long-term oral administration of passionflower extract increased melatonin levels, modulated GABAergic markers in the brain, and improved sleep stability in rodents, suggesting a sleep-promoting mechanism. (BioMed Central) |
Caution:
Not for use during pregnancy. Consult your provider if taking medications or with medical conditions.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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