Passion Flower

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Passiflora incarnata
Family: Passifloraceae
Part(s) Used: Plant, leaves & flowers

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Origin and Introduction:
Passion Flower, whose genus name is passiflora, is a naturally grown medicinal herb, approved by the German Commission E in the treatment of insomnia and nervousness. It is also used as a sedative in nervous disorders (including gastrointestinal complaints of nervous origin), difficulties in sleeping, and anxiety or restlessness. Passion Flower reduces spasms and depresses the central nervous system.

Passion flower is also known as maypop. It is a woody vine with flowers which reminded early pilgrims of the passion or suffering of Christ. The plant produces small berrylife fruit called granadilla or water lemon. The aerial parts of the plant are gathered during fruiting season and then dried for future processing.

Habitat:
The plant is indigenous to an area from the southeast U.S. to Argentina and Brazil.

Antianxiety:
Passion flower has a tranquilizing effect, including mild sedative and antianxiety effects. In studies conducted since the 1930's, its mode of action has been found to be different than that of most sedative drugs (sleeping pills), thus making it a non-addictive herb to promote relaxation.

Insomnia:
The sedative effect of Passion flower has made it popular for treating a variety of ailments, including nervousness and insomnia. Research had indicated that passion flower has a complex activity on the central nervous system (CNS), which is responsible for its overall tranquilizing effects. Also, it apparently has an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles within the body, including the digestive system, promoting digestion.

PHARMACOLOGY:

SPECIAL NOTE: The word "Hypnotic" as applied in herbal terminology simply means "An agent which causes sleep" of a relatively natural type; whereas The word 'Narcotic' as applied in herbal terminology simply means "...produces ...unnatural sleep." Note that the medicinal action obtained from this herb is dose size dependant, and will occur in the order listed above. So to make one less aware of anxiety causing stressors a relatively small dose is required, whereas to put the same one to sleep a much larger dose is needed. Although there will be varying degrees of anodyne activity in smaller doses, to REALLY kill pain you must use a dose that is large enough to put the patient to sleep which is NOT recommended..

INDICATIONS:

CNS/NERVOUS:

Insomnia (prolongs sleeping time); Nervous, anxiety, & hysterical conditions (=very wide range of conditions); Reduces locomotor activity & slightly raises respiration; Raises nociceptive threshold (= lowers awareness of nervous energy) = anxiolytic effect; Neuralgia; Nervous tachycardia; Epilepsy.

Safety:
There are no reported side effects for passion flower and the suggested dosages. However, it is not recommended for use in pregnant women or children under the age of two. If already taking a sedative or tranquilizer, consult a health care professional before using passion flower.

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