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Passionflower Tea / Infusion

A traditional tea preparation using Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), addressing anxiety, insomnia, stress.

teaswestern-herbalismBeginner⏱ 10–20 minutesShelf life: Brew fresh; dried herb keeps 6–12 months stored airtightDosage: 1–3 cups daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

AnxietyInsomniaStressNerve SupportADHDPain

Ingredients

  • Passionflower — As needed

Instructions

  1. Steep 1–2 tsp of dried Passionflower in freshly boiled water for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Cover while steeping.
  3. Strain and drink.

Interactions & contraindications

Passionflower

Full profile
  • CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

Pregnancy

Avoid

Passionflower has a traditional reputation for stimulating uterine contractions and is generally advised against during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Use Caution

Limited formal safety data; sedative herbs can cause infant drowsiness via milk — used cautiously if at all.

Children

Use Caution

Sometimes used short-term for children's anxiety/sleep in mild tea form under guidance; not well studied for regular pediatric use.

Sedatives, MAOIs

Additive sedative effect; theoretical MAOI interaction.