The Native Americans and Mexican Aztecs first used passionflower for its sedating action. It is now widely used in Europe and North America to relieve stress and treat sleeping problems.

“Some investigations of passionflower have been conducted in humans; in addition, animal and other studies suggest that the herb has sedative, anxiolytic, and antispasmodic properties. The German Commission E, considered an authoritative source of information on alternative remedies, reported that passionflower appears to reduce restlessness in animals. In a 1988 study involving rats that was published in a German journal of pharmacology, passionflower was shown to prolong sleep, reduce motor activity, and protect the rodents from convulsions”.(Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 2nd Edition 2005- Volume 3, p.1556)

Boil a cup water and pour it onto a teaspoon of passionflower. Let it infuse for 10 minutes, covered. Strain it and drink it 30 minutes before going to bed.

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