Evidence supporting the use of: Passiflora (unspecified)
For the body system: Sympathetic Nervous System

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Passiflora, commonly known as passionflower, has a long history of traditional use, primarily to support nervous system function, specifically for its calming and anxiolytic effects. While passionflower is more frequently associated with the parasympathetic nervous system due to its use in promoting relaxation and sleep, traditional herbal medicine systems have sometimes used it to address symptoms associated with sympathetic overactivity, such as nervousness, agitation, and mild anxiety.

There is some scientific research on Passiflora's anxiolytic properties, with several small clinical trials and animal studies suggesting it may modulate neurotransmitter systems involved in stress and arousal, including GABAergic pathways. However, direct scientific evidence that Passiflora specifically "supports the sympathetic nervous system" is limited. Most studies focus on its overall calming effect and its ability to reduce symptoms related to excessive sympathetic activity (like anxiety), rather than enhancing or directly supporting sympathetic nervous function.

In summary, use of Passiflora to support the sympathetic nervous system is rooted in traditional herbal practice, especially for calming symptoms of sympathetic excess. There is limited but suggestive scientific evidence for its calming effects, but not for a direct supportive effect on the sympathetic nervous system itself.

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Other body systems supported by Passiflora (unspecified)

Brain
GABA
Nerves
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System

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