Passionflower Extract Resin

Passionflower Extract Resin is a specialized resin extract made for enthusiasts of this classic botanical. The resin format carries a significantly higher concentration of the flavonoids passionflower is known for, vitexin among them, than the dried aerial parts, so a small portion replaces a full pot of tea. It is a refined, potent form of a time-honored plant, smooth enough for day or evening. Offered in 1g, 3g and 5g.

At a glance

• Resin concentrate, higher in flavonoids than the dried aerial parts
• Profile: vitexin, isovitexin, orientin and chrysin, with trace harmala alkaloids
• Serving: a rice-grain portion in warm water or tea, or softened under the tongue
• Onset usually within half an hour to an hour
• Smooth, easygoing calm that leaves the mind clear, day or evening
• Offered in 1g, 3g and 5g

The herb. Passionflower, Passiflora incarnata, is a climbing perennial vine of the Passifloraceae family native to the southeastern United States, with an intricate purple-and-white flower that missionaries in the 1500s read as a symbol of the Passion, hence the name. Native peoples of the region used the vine and its fruit, the maypop, and European herbalists adopted it in the 1800s as a gentle settling herb.

Active content. Passionflower resin is sold as a whole-plant concentrate rather than a standardized percentage, which is why no alkaloid figure appears on the label. The resin concentrates the C-glycosyl flavonoids vitexin, isovitexin, orientin and chrysin, along with trace harmala alkaloids present in the plant. The flavonoids are the soft, quieting piece and the reason users describe passionflower as smoothing without heaviness; the resin keeps their ratio close to the plant's own.

Dosage, first time. Dissolve a rice-grain portion in warm water or tea, or let it soften under the tongue. Onset is usually within half an hour to an hour. Try it first in the evening, then see whether a smaller daytime portion suits you on a later day.

Regular use. People who know their response keep a small fixed portion, lighter by day and a touch more in the evening. It is a concentrate, so adjust in fractions rather than doubling.

What to expect. Users describe a smooth, easygoing calm that leaves the mind clear, which is why this is one of the few settling herbs used both for a busy afternoon and for winding down. It is not a heavy sedative and not a stimulant. For the loose herb, see our Organic Passion Flower.

Side effects. Documented effects include drowsiness, dizziness and confusion at larger amounts, and occasional nausea. Reduce the portion or keep it to the evening; stop if discomfort continues.

Interactions and cautions.

• Do not combine with alcohol, sedative medications or MAOIs, given the plant's trace harmala alkaloids
• Do not drive until you know your response
• Not for use if pregnant or nursing
• Consult a professional before use if you take any medication

Ingredients and storage. Passionflower extract resin (Passiflora incarnata, aerial parts), nothing added. Store sealed in a cool, dark place; warm the jar in your hand to soften the resin for portioning.

Common questions

• Can Passionflower Extract Resin be used during the day? Yes, a smaller portion is used by day and a slightly larger one in the evening.
• Is passionflower resin stronger than passionflower tea? Yes, it concentrates the vitexin and related flavonoids, so a rice-grain portion stands in for a cup of brewed herb.
• Does passionflower resin taste grassy? It has a mild, green, slightly bitter taste that disappears in tea with honey.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Passionflower is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.