Now Foods Passion Flower Extract 350mg 90 Herbal Capsules

• Standardized 3.5% Extract
• Supports a Calm Mood

Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a native North American plant found in the Midwest and Southeastern states of America. It is traditionally used by the indigenous peoples of North and South America as an herb with a calming effect.

The methanol extract of the leaves, stems, and flowers contains potent flavonoids, sterols, holorogenic acid, volatile oil, and traces of alkaloids. It is considered useful for the temporary relief of excessive nervousness, anxiety, overexertion, seizures, hysteria, insomnia, asthma, convulsive disorders, and hyperactivity syndrome. The roots do not show the above properties, while the leaves seem to contain the highest concentration of active substances.

Note: The University of Maryland Medical Center claims that Passion Flower extract increases levels of GABA, a chemical in the brain that promotes relaxation.