June 10th marks National Herbs & Spices Day—a celebration of the powerful plants that have flavored our meals, boosted our wellness, and supported our health for centuries. At Neural Balance, we’re particularly fond of one herb that has made a real difference in the lives of the families we serve: passionflower.
If you’ve ever felt frazzled, unfocused, or just plain exhausted from long nights and sensory storms, you’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. Passionflower is one of nature’s most trusted remedies for nervous system support, and for good reason.
What Is Passionflower?
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine with beautiful purple blossoms, traditionally used in herbal medicine for centuries to promote calm, soothe anxiety, and encourage restful sleep. Indigenous cultures in the Americas first used it as a calming tonic, and modern herbalists continue to rely on it today—especially when emotional overwhelm or neurological imbalance is part of the picture.
Why We Include Passionflower in Neural Balance
At the heart of Neural Balance is a unique blend of ingredients developed by parents, for parents—formulated to support calm, focus, and better sleep without stimulants or harsh chemicals. Passionflower is a key component in our proprietary blend because of its natural ability to:
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Calm a restless mind without sedation
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Support GABA production, which regulates mood and focus
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Help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation before bedtime
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Ease transitions, tantrums, and the emotional storms that can come with neurodevelopmental challenges
This makes it especially valuable for families navigating autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or just everyday stressors.
The Science Behind Passionflower
Multiple studies have highlighted the benefits of passionflower for anxiety and sleep support. One 2011 randomized controlled trial found that participants who drank passionflower tea for seven days reported significant improvements in sleep quality compared to a placebo group (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2011).
Other studies have shown that passionflower may be as effective as certain anti-anxiety medications, without the same side effects—thanks to its natural interaction with the brain’s GABA receptors.
Passionflower in Everyday Life
Passionflower isn’t just an ingredient in Neural Balance—it’s also a beautiful symbol of what we believe in: gentle, evidence-informed support that helps families feel more peace, more presence, and more possibility.
If you’re looking for calm in the chaos, whether for your child or yourself, passionflower might be part of the answer.
Here are 3 easy ways to celebrate National Herbs & Spices Day with passionflower:
1. Try Neural Balance if you haven’t already. Our drink powder and capsules contain a blend that includes passionflower—specially formulated for families dealing with stress, sleep struggles, and focus challenges.
2. Plant passionflower in your garden or on your porch—it’s a pollinator-friendly vine that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and a daily reminder to breathe deeply.
3. Enjoy a warm herbal tea that features passionflower before bedtime. Just be sure to check with your healthcare provider if you’re pregnant or on medications.
As we celebrate National Herbs & Spices Day, we honor the plants that have helped us care for our families in gentle, natural ways—and we’re especially grateful for passionflower, a small bloom with a big impact.
Explore how Neural Balance—with passionflower and other calming botanicals—can help your family find better balance.
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