Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) extract 3% Flavonoides
Common Names: Maracuja, Passionflower, Maypop, Maypop Passionflower, Passion vine, carkifelek, charkhi felek, saa't gulu, ward assa'ah, zahril aalaam, granadilla, maracoc, apricot-vine, saa't gulu, ward assa'ah, zahril aalaam
Passionflower is indigenous to many tropical and semi-tropical areas - from South America to North America. Passion fruit is enjoyed by all rainforest inhabitants - humans and animals alike. Indigenous tribes throughout the Amazon have long used passionflower leaves for its sedative and pain-relieving properties.
Passionflower (as well as its harmane alkaloids) have been the subject of much scientific research. After almost 100 years of study the sedative, antispasmodic and analgesic effects of this tropical vine have been firmly established in science. The analgesic effects of passionflower were first clinically documented in 1897 while the sedative effects were first recorded in 1904. Antispasmodic, anti-anxiety and hypotensive actions of passionflower leaves were clinically validated in the early 1980's.
Passionflower has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac and recent clinical studies with mice have verified this use as well. In a 2003 study, a leaf extract was reported to improve overall sexual function, increase sperm count, fertilization potential and litter size. Its traditional use for coughs has also been recently confirmed. In a 2002 study with mice a passionflower leaf extract was shown to be comparable to the cough suppressant action of codeine.
Information and common use:
- for mood disorders (depression, anxiety, stress)
- for insomnia and sleep disorders
- for headaches, migraines and general pain
- for stomach problems (colic, nervous stomach, indigestion, etc.)
- to relieve menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Traditional Preparation: The leaves are typically prepared in standard infusions. Dosages are 1 cup 2-3 times daily. A typical dose of passion flower extract is 500 mg extract per day or one capsule 30 minutes before going to bed. |
