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Dietary supplement

Passion Flower Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Herb

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Passion Flower is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, trouble sleeping, restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 836 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Passion Flower Extract, Dried. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.

This liquid contains one active ingredient: passion flower extract made from dried flower material. The extract delivers the plant's active compounds — mainly flavonoids like apigenin and vitexin — suspended in a base of filtered water and alcohol.

The product has no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Passion Flower's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Passion Flower for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Pre-procedural anxiety — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Insomnia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Passion flower is rated possibly effective for two uses: insomnia and pre-procedural anxiety (the kind you feel before medical or dental procedures). For ADHD and benzodiazepine withdrawal, the evidence we hold isn't strong enough to rate it either way.

If you're considering it for insomnia or anxiety before a procedure, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Passion Flower

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Passion flower is generally well tolerated over the short term, but drowsiness is common — so don't drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you. The most frequent side effects are confusion, dizziness, sensitivity reactions, and sedation.

One case report involved severe nausea, vomiting, and heart rhythm changes at very high doses, all of which resolved once the product was stopped. During pregnancy, the safety data advises against it because we don't know enough and there's concern about effects on the uterus.

There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Passion Flower

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Passion Flower.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 837 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check this product with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any sedative medications (like benzodiazepines, sleep aids, or prescription pain relievers) — passion flower can enhance their drowsiness. Less commonly, also flag any medications that depend on OATP transporters or the CYP3A4 enzyme system to clear from your body, so your provider can confirm the dose still works as intended.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Passion Flower may help with insomnia or pre-procedural anxiety if you and your doctor think it's a fit. The main caution is with sedative medications — don't combine them without checking first.

Anyone pregnant or breastfeeding should discuss it with their healthcare provider before taking it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Passion Flower, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Herb
Barcode (UPC) 023363102891
Net contents 2 FL OZ; 60 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294967
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Dropper(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Dropper(s)
UPC/BARCODE
023363102891
IngredientAmount% DV
Alcohol0 NP--
Water, Filtered0 NP--
Passion Flower Extract, Dried0 NP--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Herbal Extract US Grown

Soy Free Non GMO Gluten Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

100% Kosher

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well; mix 1 full dropper in water; take 3 times daily.

Storage

Store upright.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur.

Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or prescription drugs.

Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or prescription drugs.

General Statements

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Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Dropper(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Alcohol

0 NP per serving

Water, Filtered

0 NP per serving

Passion Flower Extract, Dried

Interacts with
836 drugs
0 NP per serving Form: Passion Flower, Dried, Passion Flower, Dried

Passion flower is a traditional calming herb that many people use for anxiety and sleep. Early studies hint it may help with mild anxiety and restless...

Passion Flower Extract, Dried monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions

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836Drugs
248 Moderate 588 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Passion Flower with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Passion Flower Extract, Dried3 drug types · 836 drugs

Cns Depressants

Concomitant use of passion flower with sedative drugs might cause additive effects and side effects.
Research in animals and humans shows that passion flower has sedative effects which can be additive when used with sedative medications like lorazepam.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, passion flower might decrease the effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research suggests that passion flower can induce CYP3A4 enzymes, albeit to a much lower degree than rifampin, a known CYP3A4 inducer.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptide Substrates (Oatp)

Theoretically, passion flower might reduce the bioavailability of OATP2B1 and OATP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that the passion flower constituents apigenin and vitexin inhibit OATP2B1 and OATP1A2. This inhibition may be dose-dependent. One specific high-flavonoid passion flower extract (Valverde) seems to inhibit OATP2B1 and OATP1A2, while another extract with a lower flavonoid concentration (Arkocaps) shows less potent inhibition. OATPs are responsible for the uptake of drugs and other compounds into the body; however, the specific activities of OATP2B1 and OATP1A2 are not well characterized.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Passion Flower, from the product label.

Eclectic Herb

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Name
Eclectic Herb
Street Address
755 NE 6th St.
City
Gresham
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97030
Phone Number
503.668.4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions

Does Passion Flower by Eclectic Herb interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Passion Flower has a known interaction with 836 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Passion Flower contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will this make me drowsy?
Drowsiness is one of the most common side effects, especially at the doses used in studies. If you're sensitive to sedation, start low and see how you feel before driving or using machinery. If you're taking other sedative drugs, the risk goes up.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, the safety data advises against it because we don't know enough and there's a concern about effects on the uterus. While breastfeeding, there isn't enough information either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does passion flower actually work for insomnia or anxiety?
It's rated possibly effective for both insomnia and pre-procedural anxiety based on available evidence. That means some research supports it, but the evidence isn't definitive. Whether it'll work for you personally is something to discuss with your healthcare provider.
What's in this liquid — are there any fillers?
The active ingredient is passion flower extract from dried flowers. The base is filtered water and alcohol; there are no other inactive ingredients in this formulation.
Can I take this with my sleep medication?
Not without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first. Passion flower has sedative effects that can add to those of sleep medications, potentially making you too drowsy or increasing side effects — so a healthcare provider needs to weigh whether that combination is safe for you at your doses.
What happens if I take too much?
There's one case report of someone who took very high doses (1500–2000 mg daily) and experienced severe nausea, vomiting, excessive drowsiness, and heart rhythm changes — all of which went away once she stopped. That's not common, but it shows there's a ceiling to how much is safe.

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Sources & How We Checked

Passion Flower's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Passion Flower 19 references
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  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. Fisher AA, Purcell P, Le Couteur DG. Toxicity of Passiflora incarnata L. J Toxicol Clin Toxicol 2000;38:63-6.
  4. Akhondzadeh S, Naghavi HR, Shayeganpour A, et al. Passionflower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized controlled trial with oxazepam. J Clin Pharm Ther 2001;26:363-7. PubMed
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  7. Miyasaka LS, Atallah AN, Soares BG. Passiflora for anxiety disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007;(1):CD004518. DOI
  8. Speroni E., Minghetti A. Neuropharmacological activity of extracts from Passiflora incarnata. Planta Med. 1988;54:488-91.
  9. Capasso A., Sorrentino L. Pharmacological studies on the sedative and hypnotic effect of Kava kava and Passiflora extracts combination. Phytomedicine. 2005;12:39-45. PubMed
  10. Carrasco MC, Vallejo JR, Pardo-de-Santayana M, et al. Interactions of Valeriana officinalis L. and Passiflora incarnata L. in a patient treated with lorazepam. Phytother Res. 2009 Dec;23:1795-6.
  11. Smith, G. W., Chalmers, T. M., and Nuki, G. Vasculitis associated with herbal preparation containing Passiflora extract. Br J Rheumatol. 1993;32(1):87-88.
  12. Soulimani, R., Younos, C., Jarmouni, S., Bousta, D., Misslin, R., and Mortier, F. Behavioural effects of Passiflora incarnata L. and its indole alkaloid and flavonoid derivatives and maltol in the mouse. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997;57(1):11-20. PubMed
  13. Nojoumi M, Ghaeli P, Salimi S, Sharifi A, Raisi F. Effects of Passion Flower Extract, as an Add-On Treatment to Sertraline, on Reaction Time in Patients ?with Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study. Iran J Psychiatry. 2016;1
  14. Rokhtabnak F, Ghodraty MR, Kholdebarin A, et al. Comparing the Effect of Preoperative Administration of Melatonin and Passiflora incarnata on Postoperative Cognitive Disorders in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery. Anesth Pain Med. 2016;7(1):e4123 PubMed
  15. Dantas LP, de Oliveira-Ribeiro A, de Almeida-Souza LM, Groppo FC. Effects of passiflora incarnata and midazolam for control of anxiety in patients undergoing dental extraction. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2017;22(1):e95-e101. PubMed
  16. Ozturk Z, Kalayci CC. Pregnancy outcomes in psychiatric patients treated with passiflora incarnata. Complement Ther Med. 2018 Feb;36:30-32. PubMed
  17. da Cunha RS, Amorim KS, Gercina AC, et al. Herbal medicines as anxiolytics prior to third molar surgical extraction. A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2020. PubMed
  18. Schäfer AM, Gilgen PM, Spirgi C, et al. Constituents of Passiflora incarnata, but Not of Valeriana officinalis, Interact with the Organic Anion Transporting Polypeptides (OATP)2B1 and OATP1A2. Planta Med. 2021. PubMed
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