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
The Science and Pharmacology of Passion Flower
Phytochemists have isolated multiple components from the aerial (above ground) portions of the Passion Flower plant, including several Flavonoids that are believed to exhibit a sedative effect in the Central Nervous System (CNS):
Chrysin is a monoflavonoid that is considered to be the primary active component derived from Passion Flower. In laboratory settings, scientists have demonstrated that Chrysin works as a partial agonist of the central benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. Although the precise mechanism of action is not clearly understood, it is thought that the combination of Flavonoids in Passion Flower contribute to its effectiveness as an anxiolytic which helps to promote relaxation, soothe tension and relieve occasional anxiety and panic caused by emotional stress.
