Passiflora caerulea vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Passiflora caerulea

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Passiflora caerulea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Hardy ornamental passion flower from South America widely cultivated in temperate gardens, sedative properties.

A calming sedative herb used in Tibetan medicine for sleep disorders and nervous conditions.

Active Compounds

chrysin, vitexin, beta-carboline alkaloids, flavonoids, maltol

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Traditional South American sedative and antispasmodic herb, Used in European folk medicine following cultivation as nervine

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

Mild sedative, Anxiety reduction, Sleep aid, Antispasmodic

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

Tea: 1-2 tsp per cup 3x/day

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Concurrent sedatives

operating machinery, sedative medications

Side Effects

Drowsiness, Dizziness

morning drowsiness, vivid dreams

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E