Stachys officinalis vs Maracuja

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stachys officinalis

Nervine

Passiflora edulis

Nervine

Stachys officinalis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Maracuja

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Classic European woodland perennial with whorled magenta flowers, ancient healing herb in Anglo-Saxon and medieval medicine.

Brazilian passion fruit plant; fruit popular as food while leaves and flowers are used medicinally for anxiety, insomnia, and hypertension.

Active Compounds

betaine, stachyose, tannins, flavonoids, saponins

passiflorin, isoorientin, orientin, vitexin, chrysin

Traditional Uses

Ancient Anglo-Saxon and medieval herb for head complaints and nerve conditions, Used for headaches anxiety and digestive issues

Anxiety, Insomnia, Hypertension, Digestive spasms

Modern Uses

Headache relief, Nervous system tonic, Digestive bitter, Blood pressure support

Sedative effects, Anxiolytic activity, Antihypertensive properties, Antispasmodic action

Adult Dosage

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

Leaf tea: 1-2 cups at bedtime; 500mg extract at bedtime; fruit juice daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Low blood pressure

CNS depressants additive, Pregnancy, Operating machinery

Side Effects

Blood pressure lowering, Mild gastrointestinal effects

Sedation, Drowsiness, Hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E