Passiflora Spp.

Family : Passifloraceae

Parts used: Aerial, mainly leaves

Preparations: Infusions and Tinctures

Harvesting: Cut leaves through growing seasons. Try using older plants ( 2 years or older) they have stronger properties.

Chemical Constituents:  Flavonoids, Apigenin, Quercetin, Kaempferol, Chrysin, Maltol, Indole Alkaloids, Phytosterols, Sugars, and Essential Oils.

Actions: Anxiolytic, Sedative, Anticonvulsant, Antiepileptic, Aphrodisiac, Antitussive, Antidiabetic

Dosage: 

• Dried herbs 2g 3-4x daily

• Fluid extract as 1:1 ratio

• Tincture 1:5 ratio

Main uses being an antidepressant and a vasorelaxant, Passiflora incarnata has many uses. It can be used as a as an anti-diabetic because of the ability to reduce glucose tolerance and its regenerative properties for the islets of Langerhans (Gupta et al 2012). It has aided in nicotine withdrawals, the benzoflavone is the active component in Passiflora spp. In clinical use Passiflora spp. has been used to help aid in anxiety and restlessness, most often with conjunction with other herbs. It was tested alongside Oxazepam, those in the trial found that each helped with their GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) equally (Akhondzadeh et al 2001a). It’s greatest use is for its aid in individuals with insomnia. Preclinical research has shown promising signs.

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