Thursday, November 13, 2014

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnate) monograph

Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnate)
Family: Passifloraceae

Herbalists have a high regard for the soothing properties of passionflower and recommend it as a general nerve tonic to treat nervous stress. The Commission E approved its use for anxiety. Passionflower is used to gently relax the mind/body to prepare for a more restful nights sleep.

Common medicinal properties:  Analgesic , Purgative, Sedative

Current Research:

Contraindications:
Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with PASSIONFLOWER

Parts Used:  Dried leaves and stems.

Constituents:  Apigenin and luteolin glycosides, vitexin, isovitexin and their c-glycosides, kaempferol, quercetin, and rutin; indole alkaloids (0.010.09%), mainly harman, harmaline, harmine; coumarin derivatives; cyanogenic glucosides (gynocardin); fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic); gum; maltol; phytosterols (stigmasterol); sugars (sucrose); and a trace of volatile oil

Folk applications:   Placed in the home to calm problems and bring peace. When carried, it attracts friends and creates popularity. Placed in a pillow it brings sleep.

Personal observations

Fresh:

Dried: 

Water infusion:

Alcohol infusion from dried:

Oil infusion:


Essential oil:

Receipts



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