Evidence brief · Supplement
Passionflower for Sleep quality
Evidence grade C — Modest
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 1
- graded outcome
- 0
- references listed
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1 at grade C — 1 graded row
What is known
Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.
- Sleep qualityEvidence grade C
Modest
Smallmixed
What is uncertain
Read off the same rows as above. Nothing here is added that the entry does not itself record.
- Thin evidence: Sleep quality (grade C).
The evidence in words
The verdict
For sleep quality, Passionflower earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Modest
How it might work
It appears to increase GABA activity, producing mild anxiolysis and sedation.
How to use it
Standardized extract or tea in the evening or before stressful events.
Safety & cautions
Generally safe; additive sedation with other depressants; avoid in pregnancy.
Bottom line
A mild, benign calming herb for anxiety and sleep. Modest but low-risk; don't stack with sedatives.
How it is used
As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.
- Standard
- Standardized extract or tea, evening.
Goes with
- PassionflowerRead the full Passionflower monographEvidence grade C
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Passionflower for AnxietyEvidence grade C — Small trialsEvidence grade C
- Lemon Balm for Sleep qualityEvidence grade C — Often combinedEvidence grade C
- ApigeninThe chamomile flavone behind the bedtime-tea calm — mild, benign, thinly studied as an isolated supplement.Evidence grade C
- Apigenin for Sleep / calmEvidence grade C — Chamomile-level evidenceEvidence grade C
Sources
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Last revised . A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.