Passionflower

 

Passionflower — supports healthy sleep and provides resistance to stress. 

What is passionflower? 

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing plant native to the Americas. Its aerial parts have a long history in European and North American herbal preparations, including traditional evening teas. SENTIA uses the aerial parts — the parts of the plant that grow above ground. 

How does passionflower work? 

Passionflower appears to interact with the GABA system in more than one way. 

In laboratory research, Passiflora incarnata extract decreased GABA uptake—one of the processes by which GABA is removed from the space between nerve cells, meaning GABA remained in the system for longer. The extract also showed affinity for GABA-A and GABA-B receptors, meaning compounds inside it could bind to them. [2] 

Why does SENTIA use passionflower? 

Passionflower sits naturally inside SENTIA’s central idea: old botanical knowledge meeting modern neuroscience. Its traditional association with winding down is one part of the story. Research into its relationship with GABA gives us another. 

Nature suggests the questions. Science investigates them. 

Which SENTIA products contain passionflower? 

• GABA Red GABA Red
• SENTIA CASK SENTIA CASK
• SENTIA CIDER

 

Passionflower FAQs 

- Which part of passionflower does SENTIA use? 
SENTIA uses aerial parts—the parts that grow above ground. 

- What does GABA uptake mean? 
It is one of the processes used to remove GABA from the space between nerve cells after signalling. 

- Does passionflower interact with GABA receptors? 
Extracts have shown affinity for both GABA-A and GABA-B receptors in laboratory studies. [2] 

Sources 

[1] Miroddi et al. Passiflora incarnata L.: ethnopharmacology, clinical application, safety and evaluation of clinical trials, 2013. 
[2] Appel et al. Modulation of the GABA system by Passiflora incarnata L., 2011. 
[3] Nutt et al. Functional Alternatives to Alcohol, Nutrients, 2022.