Passion Flower
Scientific name of Passion Flower:
Passiflora alata, Passiflora incarnata
Action of Passion Flower:
Non-drowsy, natural sedative
Passion Flower is used for these common wellness concerns:
Occasional nervousness, nervous tension or anxiety; irritability and mild to moderate mood swings caused by everyday stress; occasional sleep difficulty
Clarocet blends with Passion Flower:
Clarocet NRI, Clarocet Junior, Clarocet PM
An Overview of Passion Flower
Passion Flower is a woody vine that bears small berry-like fruit called grandilla. The brightly-colored flowers and aerial (above ground) portions of the Passion Flower vine are used to derive medicinal compounds that relax the Central Nervous System (CNS) and promote emotional balance. In clinical study, the active components of Passion Flower have been shown to provide positive support for:
- Occasional nervousness, nervous tension, and anxiety
- Depressed mood and mild to moderate mood changes caused by everyday stress
- Restlessness and occasional sleep difficulties
In the United States, Passion Flower is classified as GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) by the Food and Drug Administration. Substances that receive a GRAS classification have maintained a long, safe history of common use in foods or have been determined to be safe based on proven scientific research.
