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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More studies on sleep (don't researchers have better things to do?): A study conducted at Pen State University Medical School revealed that people who don't get the adequate sleep are more prone to suffer from high blood pressure.

Lack of sleep, insomnia, sleep deprivation and sleep disorders are all a source of stress which is known to cause cardiovascular problems.

The sad part is that there are hundreds of people taking blood pressure medications on a daily basis, when solving their problem could be as simple as getting more and/or better sleep.

Resorting to medications to treat physical problems (insomnia, high blood pressure or any other one) is usually the first step people take. But is it the best one?

In my opinion no! Pills are only hiding symptoms without addressing the root of it. Find what is causing the problem, change it and then you have a permanent and efficient solution. Yes it is easier said then done, but isn't your health and ultimately your life worth a little effort?

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