Passionflower Extract
(Passiflora incarnata)

Main benefits:
Calm. Sleep. Anxiety. Hormones. Nervous system.

Origin and Source:
Native to the Americas and traditionally used by Indigenous cultures and European herbalists alike, Passiflora incarnata is a flowering vine revered for its ability to soothe the heart, calm the mind, and support emotional repair. At NØØT, we use a high-potency extract standardized for flavonoids and alkaloids that influence GABA signaling — the neurochemical key to emotional calm and sleep regulation.

NØØT Classification:

Passionflower Extract is a Neuro-Calming Phytogen, chosen for its role in emotional balance, sleep onset support, and hormonal mood modulation. It’s included in NØØT blends formulated for those experiencing hormonal anxiety, nighttime overthinking, and stress-induced irritability — especially in perimenopausal or high-demand life phases.

Key Benefits and Science

Hormonal Mood Swings & Perimenopause

Traditionally used to reduce irritability, tension, and emotional volatility linked to hormonal shifts.
Often included in PMS and menopause protocols for gentle nervous system rebalancing.

Racing Thoughts & Sleep Disruption

Known for calming mental loops and nighttime overactivation, making it easier to fall asleep without sedation.
Works by modulating GABA receptors, easing cortisol-driven insomnia.

Nervous System & HPA Axis Balance

Helps reset the fight-or-flight loop — supporting transition into parasympathetic (rest-and-repair) mode.
Commonly used in protocols for burnout, trauma recovery, and emotional depletion.

Non-Habit-Forming Calm

Unlike many sleep aids or anxiety remedies, Passionflower does not cause dependency or grogginess.
Safe for daily use in blends designed for long-term emotional regulation and resilience.

Why It’s Good for You

Passionflower is the botanical for sensitive nervous systems — a floral ally when the world gets too loud, too fast, or too much. Whether you’re struggling with sleep, cycling through hormonal moods, or recovering from emotional overload, this plant meets you where you are and helps bring you back to calm.

Usage

Used in NØØT formulations targeting sleep onset, emotional regulation, and hormonal mood swings. Often paired with Lemon Balm, Magnesium, and L-Theanine for multi-layered nervous system support — especially in PMS or burnout blends.

Why We Include It in NØØT Formulas

Commonly used to support those experiencing racing thoughts, cortisol-driven sleep disruption, and hormonal irritability
Acts on GABA pathways to create calm without sedation or dependency
Filler-free, cruelty-free, and standardized for flavonoid concentration
Ideal for formulas addressing PMS, perimenopause, trauma patterns, and overstimulation recovery
Third-party tested for identity, purity, and consistent therapeutic activity

📚 Reference Example:

Akhondzadeh S et al. Passiflora incarnata in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind randomized trial. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2001.
Ngan A, Conduit R. A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality. Phytother Res. 2011.