Q: I heard on televionsion shows that Passion Flower extract works for my nervousness. Do you think I should try it?
A: Passion Flower had become popular again because talk shows had been popularizing it. In fact it is a long time herbal remedy for sleep and nervousness. It is in almost every popular herbal combination. However, the liquid extracts get absorbed better and faster. Homeopathics can be used together with Passion Flower, in which case the homeopathic medicine acts as an activator. Examples are Neurexan (Heel), Serenol (PS), Sedatil (Boiron), and Quietude for Children (Boiron).
Henry Cheng is a medical graduate of the University of London, England and is now Natural Products Consultant at Pharmasave Health Centre Downtown Cloverdale.
