Passionflower

A flowering plant extract derived from Passiflora species, traditionally used in herbal preparations

Often taken withLavender, Melatonin, Magnesium
Passionflower

Evidence-backed benefits

How Passionflower can help, goal by goal, with the studies behind each score.

14XP

May ease anxiety, with a few small trials comparing it to anxiety drugs.

Studies12

How to read XP

Each score is for this supplement and that specific goal, not a general rating.

XP combines how reliable the research is with how much difference it usually makes. Higher means stronger evidence for that supplement and that goal.

Limited<15 XPModest15–27 XPModerate28–44 XPReliable45–69 XPHigh70+ XP

Dosage

What studies commonly use for Passionflower, and how it is usually taken.

Usual dose

250–500 mg per day

250–500 mg/day of extract (or 1–2 g dried herb in tea)

How to take it
  • Before bed
See study range

250–500 mg/day (extract) or 2–4 g/day (herbal tea)

Your journey

Stress & Anxiety comes first (day 7 → week 4); Stress & Anxiety takes longest (day 7 → week 4). An estimate from the studies' timelines, not a promise: everyone responds differently.

Stress & Anxiety
Day 7 → Week 4

From the first noticeable effect to roughly full strength. Colour follows the XP tier of each benefit.

Make it a habit

These gains come from steady use, not a single dose. Keep Passionflower in your routine for about week 4 before you judge it.

Safety

What to know before you take Passionflower.

Safety rating

Use with care

Dose and timing matter.

  • DrowsinessCommon. Don't drive after taking it.

Check with a doctor first if you take sleeping pills or sedatives, or you're pregnant.

General information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.

Common pairings

Supplements and habits often combined with Passionflower.

Lavender

Calming herbs often combined

Melatonin

Often used together in a sleep routine

Magnesium

Commonly paired for relaxation and sleep

Where to buy

Brands we looked at for Passionflower, with our quality score for each.

Nutricost

Passion Flower Extract

Quality score4/5

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