Also known as: passiflora incarnata
Latest evidence update: 2025-11-24
Strongest in Consistency (90). Held back by Recency (23).
Solid mix of RCTs with some methodological gaps.
Good cross-study replication, some imprecision.
Thousands of participants across the literature.
Studies agree on direction of effect.
Mostly pre-2020 research; updates may be needed.
No per-outcome numbers yet for this one. Each finding's direction and strength is shown in the research below.
Areas where research points to a consistent direction of effect. The strength of evidence is graded; the size of the effect is not quantified.
Recommended: 250-500mg before bed
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Reduces anxiety symptoms and may work as well as anti-anxiety medications for managing worry and nervousness
Helps with sleep quality when consumed as a tea, though the effect is modest
Can reduce anxiety before dental procedures with less drowsiness and dizziness compared to prescription sedatives
Does not significantly affect heart rate, blood pressure, or oxygen levels during medical procedures
Does not impair memory formation, unlike some anti-anxiety medications