Passionflower

Great for Tea & Smoke!

Potential Health Benefits:

• Mildly sedating, calming effect

• Has been shown to increase GABA in the brain (a naturally-occurring amino acid that reduces activity in the central nervous system)

• May reduce the intensity of menopausal hot flashes

• May help relieve insomnia, stress, & symptoms of ADHD

• Anti-inflammatory properties 

• Found to be a successful treatment for generalized anxiety disorder w/ less side effects compared to benzodiazepines 

Who should Avoid Passionflower?

• Pregnant woman

• Anybody taking medications

• Can cause sleepiness or drowsiness

• Body high / hallucinations have been reported in HIGH doses