Passiflora alata vs Tila

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Passiflora alata

Nervine

Tila

Ternstroemia tepezapote

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Passiflora alata

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tila

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Brazilian passion flower with winged stems and fragrant flowers, used in Brazilian phytomedicine for anxiety.

Mexican and Central American flowering tree used as a sedative and anxiolytic tea; widely sold in Mexican markets and pharmacies for insomnia and anxiety.

Active Compounds

chrysin, vitexin, orientin, luteolin, isovitexin, alkaloids

flavonoids, ternstroside, kaempferol, quercetin, saponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Brazilian folk medicine for insomnia and nervousness, Used in Rio Grande do Sul folk medicine for anxiety and pain

Insomnia, Anxiety, Seizures (traditional), Palpitations

Modern Uses

Anxiety relief, Sedative action, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic

Sedative effects, Anxiolytic activity, Anti-inflammatory properties, Antispasmodic action

Adult Dosage

Tea: 5-10g leaves per cup 3x/day; Capsule: 200mg 3x/day

Flower tea: 1-2 cups at bedtime; 1-2ml tincture

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Concurrent sedatives

CNS depressants (additive), Driving or operating machinery

Side Effects

Drowsiness, Mild gastrointestinal effects

Drowsiness, Mild dizziness

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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