Calming herbs
Lemon balm
3.9 (30 owner comments)
Falling asleep fasterDeeper sleep
“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
What owners report →Medical disclaimer: SnoozeVerdict summarizes what people say about sleep supplements on Reddit. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines (including sleep or mood medicines), or have a medical condition. Poor sleep that lasts for months, loud snoring or gasping at night, or falling asleep during the day while driving or working needs a doctor, not a supplement. Full disclaimer.
Calming herbs · capsules, tincture or tea
Passionflower for Sleep: What People Report on Reddit
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Passiflora incarnata, taken as capsules, tincture or tea.
3.4 SnoozeVerdict score
24 owner comments (8 with a clear rating) from r/sleep, r/insomnia, r/Supplements, r/Anxiety, r/Nootropics, May 2026 to October 2026. Top 90% of the 20 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.8
Recommendations1.0
Tolerability4.3
ValueNot rated
Value for money: Not rated. The example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Passionflower is rated below most supplements we track: 3.4/5. Of 8 rated owner comments, 7 were positive, 1 mixed and 0 negative; 1 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about taste & form and falling asleep faster.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
Read our herbal sleep aid guide. Read which sleep supplements need extra caution first. For quick shortlists by sleep problem, see which sleep supplements Reddit rates highest.
What it is
- Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine used as a tea or extract.[NCCIH]
- A 2011 placebo-controlled study measured subjective sleep quality with passionflower tea for one week.[PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- Possible side effects include drowsiness, dizziness and confusion; it should not be used in pregnancy, and it may add to the effect of anesthesia or sedatives around surgery.[NCCIH]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine (including sleep, anxiety or antidepressant medicines), or have ongoing sleep problems. See sleep supplement safety and interactions.
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Taste & form: 3 owner comments
- Falling asleep faster: 2 owner comments
- Calming: 1 owner comment
Common complaints
- Side effects: 1 owner comment
4/5“Passionflower extract and Lemon balm extract helped me a lot.”
4/5 CalmingTaste & form“I've been drinking mulungu, lemongrass, and passionflower tea every night (i made a mix), and it's been helping me to sleep, i feel calmer!”
4/5“The one that works for me has licorice root, passion flower,,& Valerian in it”
+5 more owner comments
3/5 Morning grogginessSide effects“Passionflower extract. The mouth spray works quickly. Knocks me out, but also leaves me groggy the next day.”
4/5 Falling asleep fasterTaste & form“Liquid drops passiflora incarnata aka passion flower.”
4/5 MoodFalling asleep faster“Magactive magnesium night powder by metagenics has this, it also includes passionflower and saffron which support with winding down and mood support at night.”
4/5“Chamomile, Melissa and passiflora helped me when my father passed away.”
4/5“Ive recently tried passion flower or passiflora incarnata and it works well.”
Example products
These are examples of Passionflower products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
NOW Supplements, Passion Flower 350 mg, Stress Relief*
$9.99 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
SOLARAY Passion Flower 700 mg, 100 VegCaps, Soothing Relaxation Support
$12.89 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
FAQ
What do people with sleep problems say about Passionflower on Reddit?
Across 24 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it for sleep, 7 of 8 rated comments were positive and 0 negative, for a SnoozeVerdict score of 3.4/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Passionflower?
1 of 8 rated owner comments (13%) describe an unwanted effect such as grogginess, headaches, vivid dreams or an upset stomach. Check the safety notes on this page and ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Is Passionflower scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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Last updated 2026-11-04. Mentions scanned: 117 in 103 threads.