Passionflower is a very calming herb which helps aid sleep, relieve nervous system disorders, and halts muscle spasms.
 
Health benefits include:
Is a great, mild sedative that can be used to help with nervousness and insomnia. It is very relaxing and calming to the body.
Is good for treatment of high blood pressure and racing pulse.
Can be a great treatment for shingles as it is said to relieve pain in nerve endings. This could also be because of its nerve calming effect as mentioned above. This pain relieving aspect is used to treat toothache, headache, and menstrual pain.
Is said to have an effect in increasing libido.
Has an anti-fungal property that shows intermediate killing power on the Candida yeast species. Great for colic in babies.
Because it has anti-spasmodic properties, it is great for treating ailments such as asthma, seizures, and even Parkinson’s disease.
Treats epilepsy, anxiety, and panic attacks.
Helps hyperactivity in children and adults, and ADHD.
 
Cautions and Side Effects of Passionflower:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don’t take passionflower if you are pregnant. It is UNSAFE. There are some chemicals in passionflower that might cause the uterus to contract. Not enough is known about the safety of taking passionflower during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and don’t use it.
 
Surgery: Passionflower can affect the central nervous system. It might increase the effects of anesthesia and other medications on the brain during and after surgery. Stop taking passionflower at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.