Natural Remedies for Anxiety With Passion Flower

Passionflower can be a healthy alternative to commercially-made medicines. The natural medicinal properties of passionflower have been used for centuries for treating anxiety. You should always consult a trained nutritionist, doctor or therapist before consuming herbal remedies.

Chemical Compounds

• According to the Alernative Medicine Alert, a journal dedicated to research and development in the realm of alternative health, passionflower can be an effective medicine for calming anxiety and your nerves because it contains vitexin and nervine. These compounds calm the body through a release of a mild sedative that reduces tension in the central nervous system and lowers blood pressure.

  Passionflower alleviates anxiety naturally, and without causing dependency.

Herbal Medicines

• You can find an herbal medicine with passionflower in your local health food store or natural pharmacy. You should look for natural pills with at least 3% to 4% vitexin derived from passionflower extracts. According to Natural Health Magazine, if you suffer from chronic anxiety you can take from to 300 to 450 mg passionflower in capsule form up to three times per day. If you expect to encounter a high-anxiety situation, you can take one capsule an hour before the event.

Teas and Tinctures

• You can make your own tea with passionflower liquid extract. Add 1 tsp. dried passionflower herb to 1 cup boiling water. Allow to steep for fifteen minutes and strain before consuming.

  To make your own tincture, add 30 drops of liquid passionflower extract to a few ounces of juice or water. You can take this mixture up to three times a day.

Warning

• Never exceed recommended doses of medicine, teas or tinctures. Follow the instructions on the package. Always consult with a doctor, herbalist or nutritionist prior to consuming natural remedies.