Venezuelan Passionflower vs Tibetan Valerian

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Venezuelan Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata var. venezolana

Nervine

Valeriana officinalis subsp. tiliifolia

Nervine

Venezuelan Passionflower

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tibetan Valerian

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Native passionflower from South American highlands used for anxiety, insomnia, and nervous conditions.

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

Active Compounds

chrysin, vitexin, isovitexin, harman alkaloids

valerenic acid, isovaleric acid, valepotriates, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

anxiety relief in South American folk medicine, treatment of insomnia, nervous tension remedy

insomnia, anxiety, nervous tension, headache

Modern Uses

anxiolytic, sedative, antispasmodic

sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant

Adult Dosage

250-500mg extract or 2-4ml tincture at bedtime

300-600mg extract nightly

Contraindications

pregnancy, sedative medications, MAO inhibitors

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