A perennial climbing vine native to southeastern North America, passion flower is now grown throughout Europe.
Theherbal supplementis composed of the flowers, leaves, and stems of the plant.
However, it’s important to talk to your doctor before trying it.
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Most importantly, remember that passion flower isn’t a replacement for proven treatments like medication and therapy.
Discussing your symptoms with your doctor is the best way to get the right treatment for you.
Does Passion Flower Have Health Benefits?
However, there are reports that this herbal supplement may have a few health benefits.
Passion flower’s anxiolytic effects are thought to be due to its impact onneurotransmitters, including GABA anddopamine.
One study found that passion flower extract led to significant increases in dopamine levels.
One animal study found that passion flower extract helped relieve stomach ulcers in rats.
However, more research is needed to determine if passion flower might have the same effect in humans.
One small study indicated that passion flower might be associated with pregnancy complications.
Further research is needed to better understand this potential risk.
Passion Flower Dosage and Preparation
So, just how much passion flower should you take?
And how should you take it?
Since passion flower is an herbal remedy, there are no recommended amounts.
However, some research has suggested some different dosages based on how you choose to consume it.
Passion flower can be consumed as an infusion, tea, liquid extract, or tincture.
It is important to stress that these dosages are not prescriptions but merely suggested guidelines.
There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of passion flower in children.
Be sure to tell them of any other medications or remedies you’re using, even if only occasionally.
Passion flower may interact with other medications or affect how they work in your body.
There’s a fairly comprehensive list of medications known to have possible interactions with passion flower.
Finally, alcohol, caffeine, and aspirin may not mix well with passion flower usage.
Passion flower on its own has not been associated with liver problems.
Another option that many with depression have found helpful isSt.
Takeaways
Passion flower may have a number of benefits, including the relief of anxiety.
However, more evidence is needed to support its use for this and other purposes.
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