Passionflower Plant medicine for anxiety, insomnia and addiction

Part I: Passionflower and Anxiety The beautiful purple passionflower is renowned as an ornamental flower, but it has been touted as an effective herbal medicine in cultures around the globe for centuries.[1] The Aztecs of Mexico and South America used passionflower as a sedative and nerve tonic, a use which the Spanish conquistadors took back to Europe, where use of passionflower has flourished.[2] This article will focus on the use of passionflower for neurological concerns — specifically anxiety, insomnia, and addiction. An overview of the appropriate use of passionflower, dosing, and use in special populations will conclude our discussion of this stunning botanical.