Calming herb used for restlessness, tension, insomnia and much more.
Extracts made from the leaves are used for restlessness, nervous tension and insomnia. While it was once thought that the harmala alkaloids were responsible for this herb's calming properties, it is now known that they are present in small quantities and don't have any real effect. The flavonoids are now thought to be the most clinically important constituents.
This climbing plant gets its name from its intricate purple flower. The different parts of the plant, such as the fringe-like crown, are thought to resemble Christ's passion. Passiflora edulis (and not Passifiora incarnata) is the plant responsible for producing the edible fruit.
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a - November 25, 2006, 18:04
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I have just started taking a tablet containing passiflora 500 mg and hops 175 mg at night and find they cause constipation. I am able to relieve it by taking a psyllium seed capsule at the same time as the passiflora tablet. I am also taking Paroxetine 20 mg tablets, an anti anxiety and depression medication, and medication for other conditions, eg. high blood pressure, cholesterol control and arthritis. I have not seen constipation reported as a side effect of passiflora or hops and wonder if it might be intereaction with other medication. Has it been observed before?
While sweet and slightly sour passion flower fruit is enjoyed as a food, the bitter-tasting leaves of the plant are used in herbal health. Passion flower is mildly sedative, hypnotic, ...
Passiflora (Edulis) is a Brazilian herb that is rich in Alkaloids (harmine & harmaline) and Flavone Glycosides. These ingredients have a sedative and tranquilizing effect. Passiflora may aid the transi...
Passiflora (Edulis) is a Brazilian herb that is rich in Alkaloids (harmine & harmaline) and Flavone Glycosides. These ingredients have a sedative and tranquilizing effect. Passiflora may aid the transi...
It is the best tea I have ever tried and has a wonderful calming effect every one should try this and its natural and no side effects, I can't say enough! -- none (house wife)
Passiflora (Edulis) is a Brazilian herb that is rich in Alkaloids (harmine & harmaline) and Flavone Glycosides. These ingredients have a sedative and tranquilizing effect. Passiflora may aid the transi...
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