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Passionflower Tea

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Passionflower tea is an herbal infusion made from the dried leaves and stems of Passiflora incarnata, a climbing vine native to the southeastern United States. Indigenous peoples of the Americas used the plant traditionally as a calming remedy, and it was later adopted in European and American herbal medicine. The tea is naturally caffeine-free and is commonly marketed as an aid for anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. Clinical evidence for its sedative effects is limited but not absent, and it is recognized as generally safe for short-term consumption.

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What plant is used to make passionflower tea?

Passionflower tea is made from the above-ground parts of Passiflora incarnata, a climbing North American vine also called maypop. The species is native to the southeastern United States and belongs to the passionflower genus.

Which part of Passiflora incarnata is used in the infusion?

Traditional herbal tea uses the dried aerial parts, meaning the leaves and stems rather than the fruit. The European Medicines Agency describes Passiflora incarnata herb as a traditional tea ingredient. [European Medicines Agency monograph](https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/herbal/passiflorae-herba)

Why do people drink passionflower tea at night?

Passionflower has a long traditional association with mild mental stress and helping people prepare for sleep. That is a traditional-use description, not proof that every cup will produce a sedative effect.

Can passionflower tea interact with medicines?

It may add to drowsiness when combined with sedatives, sleep medicines, or alcohol, so caution is appropriate. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health also advises checking with a health professional during pregnancy or before surgery. [NCCIH passionflower safety information](https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/passionflower)

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