PASSION FLOWER

Passiflora is recognized by Commission E and ESCOP for relieving anxiety, nervousness, muscle spasms and neuralgic pain. These organizations have also approved its use to treat digestive and sleep disorders related to mental stress. In 2001, a clinical trial conducted with a pure extract of passionflower showed that the herb was as effective as a benzodiazepine anxiolytic in relieving generalized anxiety.UseRECOMMENDED USESUsed in herbal medicine as a sleep aid for restlessness or insomnia due to mental stress.RECOMMENDED DOSEAdolescent (13 years and older) and Adult (oral): 1 to 2 capsules, one to four times daily.DURATION OF USEConsult a health care practitioner if use continues beyond 4 weeks.CompositionMEDICINAL INGREDIENTS1000 mg Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) (herb top)NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTSGelatin, cellulose, silica gel, magnesium stearateRisk InformationConsumption with alcohol, other medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist. Consult a health care practitioner if insomnia persists continuously for more than 3 weeks (chronic insomnia). KNOWN SIDE EFFECTSSome people may experience drowsiness. Be careful if you operate heavy machinery, drive a motor vehicle or are involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Hypersensitivity (e.g., allergy) is known to occur; in this case, discontinue useLicenseThis product is approved by Health Canada and its License Number is 80021501.