Passionflower for Stress
Evidence-Based Natural Remedy Guide
Effectiveness
Type
herb
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How Passionflower Helps with Stress
Passionflower enhances GABA activity in the brain, producing a calming effect that reduces stress and anxiety without sedation at normal doses. It acts quickly and is well-tolerated.
🔬 What the Research Says
A 2018 systematic review in Phytotherapy Research confirmed passionflower's anxiolytic effects, with one RCT finding it as effective as oxazepam (a benzodiazepine) for generalized anxiety.
[1] Passionflower anxiolytic effects: systematic review — Phytotherapy Research (2018)
📋 How to Use
Brew passionflower tea or take extract capsules during stressful periods. Can be combined with chamomile for synergistic calming.
💊 Recommended Dosage
500mg passionflower extract daily, or 1-2 cups passionflower tea as needed.
⚠️ Side Effects & Cautions
May cause drowsiness at high doses. Generally very safe.
🛒 Where to Buy Passionflower
Nature's Way Passionflower
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📚 Sources
- Passionflower anxiolytic effects: systematic review — Phytotherapy Research (2018)
Last reviewed: February 2026 · Medical disclaimer applies
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