Botanical Library
Passionflower
Holistic tradition
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At a glance
Where it's from
Native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America.
Look & taste
A climbing vine with an intricate, crown-like purple-and-white flower. Mild, grassy
Signature compounds
Flavonoids such as vitexin.
Traditionally used for
A traditional calming herb for a busy mind and restless sleep.
In Canada, we can say...
Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and nervousness (calmative) and as a sleep aid during times of mental stress.
Did you know?
Spanish missionaries saw the flower's parts as symbols of the Passion of Christ - hence the name.
History & natural history
Used by Indigenous peoples of the Americas and later adopted by European herbalists for sleep and nerves.
What we're actually allowed to say
🇨🇦 Health Canada
✓ Permitted: Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve restlessness and nervousness (calmative) and as a sleep aid during times of mental stress.
How to use it
As a tea or capsule before bed.
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May cause drowsiness; avoid with alcohol or sedatives. Check with a practitioner if pregnant or breastfeeding.
A note on how to read this page. Traditional (TCM / Ayurveda) and holistic notes are cultural and historical context, offered for education — not medical advice or health claims. Health Canada's permitted claims reflect what regulators have assessed. Emerging research is early, and not a promise of results. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always talk to your (or your pet's) health professional before starting a supplement.