Passionflower (Passiflora)

At Alywillow, we believe that Mother Nature is the world’s best chemist—and our Passionflower is proof positive. Harvested from vigorous vines that circle the globe, this stunningly intricate bloom has been charming herbalists for centuries. Think of it as your personal “pause button,” a gentle companion ready to hush the noise of daily life and usher in a sense of calm clarity. Sip it as a tea, dab it as an oil, or drop it as a tincture—however you choose, Passionflower is pure-plant power at its best.

If your brain were a dance floor, GABA would be the DJ spinning mellow beats—and Passionflower raises GABA levels in your central nervous system, helping you glide smoothly into relaxation and rest. Whether you’re battling sleepless nights, a jittery mind, or those pesky muscle spasms, this botanical all-star shows up ready to soothe. (Fair warning: it’s so effective at winding you down that you might forget what “stress” even feels like.)

But the magic doesn’t stop at tranquility. Passionflower is a vault of antioxidants—from quercetin to apigenin—that help your skin glow with youthful vibrancy. It is a linoleic-rich marvel, hydrating both hair and scalp while helping acne-prone skin restore balance. Also, with vitamins A and C on its roster, it’s basically a botanical spa in a cup.

Key Benefits & Features

• Calming & Sleep-Supporting
  Increases GABA to quiet overactive brain cells, supporting restful sleep and easing anxiety.
• Muscle-Relaxant
  Helps relieve tension and spasms for total-body calm.
• Mood Balancer
  Reduces the activity of depression-inducing brain cells for a sunnier mental outlook.
• Skin & Hair Nourishing
  Seed oil delivers omega-6 fatty acids and vitamins A & C to restore barrier function, quell inflammation, and balance oil production.
• Antioxidant Powerhouse
  Loaded with vitexin, quercetin, luteolin, and more to neutralize free radicals and soothe skin irritation.
• Traditional Nerve Tonic
  Celebrated by herbalists for centuries to ease chronic pain and swelling, menopause symptoms, menstrual pain, ADHD, addiction withdrawal support, and more.

Even more...

Passionflower still has a few more nifty tricks up its sleeve:

• Digestive Antispasmodic
  Beyond muscle-relaxing in general, it can help soothe stomach cramps, IBS flare-ups, and menstrual spasms by calming smooth muscle in your gut and uterus.
• Neuroprotective & Anti-Seizure Potential
  The GABA-boosting action and flavonoid profile have been studied for mild protection against seizures and for supporting overall brain health.
• Cardiovascular Support
  In addition to lowering blood pressure, some folks find it helps normalize elevated heart rate and may support better circulation.
• PMS & Menopausal Headache Relief
  Its combined sedative and anti-inflammatory qualities can ease the tension-type headaches that so often accompany hormone swings.
• Mild Analgesic
  Those same anti-inflammatory flavonoids lend a hand in tamping down general aches—think tension headaches or nerve-related twinges.
• Alcohol & Nicotine Withdrawal Aid
  In clinical settings, Passionflower has shown promise alongside other therapies for easing withdrawal symptoms—particularly the jitters and insomnia.

Forms & Directions

• Passionflower Tea:
  Steep 1–2 tsp of dried flowers in 1 cup very hot water for 3–8 minutes. Enjoy hot or iced (up to 3 cups/day).

Constituents

• Alkaloids: harmine, harman, harmol, harmaline, harmalol, passaflorine
• Flavonoids & Glycosides: apigenin, homoorientin, isovitexin, kaempferol, luteolin, orientin, quercetin, rutin, saponaretin, saponarin, vitexin

Precautions

• Pregnancy & Nursing: Do not take if pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Medication Interactions: May interfere with blood-thinning or blood-pressure drugs; consult your healthcare practitioner if you’re on any medication.
• Sedation Warning: Can induce drowsiness—avoid driving or operating machinery after use.

Pure-plant botanicals, clear intentions.

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