Evidence supporting the use of: Passionflower
For the health condition: Abuse and Trauma

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) has a long history of traditional use as a calming herbal remedy, primarily for anxiety, insomnia, and nervous tension. While there is no direct historical record of passionflower being used specifically for "abuse and trauma" as clinical conditions, it has been traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the Americas and later in European herbal traditions to support the nervous system during periods of emotional distress or agitation. The connection to abuse and trauma is indirect; because these experiences often lead to anxiety, restlessness, and sleep disturbances, passionflower has sometimes been included in herbal protocols aiming to support emotional balance and calm. However, scientific evidence directly validating the use of passionflower for abuse and trauma is limited. Modern clinical research has focused mostly on its mild anxiolytic and sedative effects, and while a few small studies suggest it may help with generalized anxiety and sleep quality, these findings do not directly address trauma or abuse recovery. In summary, passionflower's use for supporting individuals who have experienced abuse or trauma is rooted more in traditional practice and the herb's general calming reputation than in robust scientific validation.

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