Herbs - Passionflower - Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings

Avoid during the first trimester of pregnancy and use sparingly after.

This herb should not be confused with its cousin P. caerulea, which contains toxic cyanogenic glycosides.

Passionflower can have a sedating effect on the body and can cause drowsiness. Do not use while driving, operating heavy/precision machinery, or performing any other activity requiring a high, acute, level of awareness.