* Historically, it was also used to treat gastrointestinal spasms.
* Passion flower has a hypotensive effect (lowers blood pressure) and also relieves tachycardia (fast heart rate.)
* The anti-spasmodic effect makes this herb useful in treating the symptoms of [[Parkinson’s Disease (PD)]], [[seizures]], and [[hysteria]].
* This herb has also been used to treat nerve pain and shingles.
* [[Asthma]], especially with a high level of spasmodic activity, responds well to passion flower use.