Passionflower Passiflora incarnata
What is Passionflower?
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a botanical traditionally used for sleep and nervous system calm. It is associated with 🧘 stress & hormonal support health.
What it's being explored for today
Flavonoids (chrysin) studied for GABA-ergic calming pathways; researched for sleep and anxiety
How to use Passionflower
Steep 1–2 tsp dried herb in hot water for 10 minutes. Drink 1–2 cups in the evening. Also available as tincture (30–60 drops before bed) or capsules (400–500 mg).
Safety & precautions
May enhance effects of sedatives and benzodiazepines. May cause drowsiness. Avoid during pregnancy. Generally well tolerated.
How Passionflower fits the Plateau-proof Diet
The Plateau-proof Diet treats botanicals as accelerators, not replacements. The 15-day CP/FP rotation does the heavy lifting on metabolic adaptation; botanicals like Passionflower complement that by supporting your 🧘 stress & hormonal support systems while you do the work.
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