This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Historical / Folk Use
Passionflower has a long history in North and Central American herbal traditions, where its intricate blossoms and winding vines were widely admired. The leaves and flowers were commonly dried and prepared as teas, infusions, and evening herbal blends.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Cooling and calming
• Relaxing to tension
• Soft and steady
• Harmonizing to mood
• Lightly hydrating
• Soothing and gentle
• Restorative and mild
• Gentle, unwinding tranquility
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Passionflower appears in our botanical bath soak designed to support self-care and relaxation. As the botanicals steep in warm bathwater, passionflower contributes a soft herbal note that complements the other flowers and herbs in the blend.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study evaluated a passionflower extract in adults experiencing stress and sleep concerns. The research observed associations with improved sleep-related scores and reduced perceived stress during the study period.
Study 2:
A randomized, double-blind study evaluated passionflower tea in healthy adults. The research observed associations with modest improvements in self-reported sleep quality during short-term use.
Study 3:
A randomized clinical trial evaluated a passionflower extract in adults with anxiety. The research observed reductions in self-reported anxiety scores during the study period.
Study 4:
An animal study evaluated passionflower leaf extracts in laboratory models of discomfort. The research observed reduced pain-related responses.