Passion Flower for Anxiety

I want to first feature something natural that has been shown to be of benefit to those suffering from anxiety: Passion Flower.  Its technical name is Passiflora incarnate. 

Passion Flower is available in tinctures and extracts.  Passion Flower is reported to be helpful for stress reduction, anxiety, calming without sedation, and insomnia. 

Herbalists also use it as a muscle relaxant and antispasmodic agent (to control spasms), to treat heart palpitations, and to lower blood pressure. 

Passion Flower has been shown to be non-addictive, unlike prescription medications used for anxiety and panic attacks. 

If you are taking a MAO-inhibiting drug you should use precaution.  Like anything you should start out in small doses to see how you respond to it.  Obviously like any supplement, herbal extract, etc. your use should be discussed with an appropriate healthcare provider.