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There are about 500 known species of passionflower. This family of plants is also known as Passiflora. Some studies suggest that certain species may have ...People have used passionflower for medicinal purposes for centuries. In this article, learn how it may help reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
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source:www.Indianrareflowers.blogspot.com Passion Flower-Benefits, Side effects, Dosage & Interactions All around us, everywhere we go, we see plants. We can tell from our observation that there is a huge variety of plants.Everyone is attracted to one unique part of the plants. But some flowers are very unusual on this planet,which are counted as a rare flowers. So, here is the one of the rarest flower of India i.e. Passion flower. There are 500 species of passion flower. The family of plant is also known as passiflora.Passion flower produces regular showy flowers that is native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America. Some researchers believe that passion flower
supplements may help treat anxiety, insomnia, and certain forms of pain because it may increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical that brain makes to help regulate the mood.Some people apply passion flower directly to the skin for hemorrhoids, burns, and extract is used as a flavoring. What it is used for? Anxiety- Some studies, shows that taking passion flower by mouth can reduce symptoms of anxiety. Some of the participants drank a daily dose of herbal tea with purple passionflower. After seven days, they reported their improvements in the quality of their sleep. The researchers suggest that purple passion flower may help adults manage mild sleep irregularities. Heart Failure- Some studies, proven that taking a combination of passion flower and hawthorn by mouth for 6 weeks increases six-minute walking distance but not exercise capacity during a bicycle exercise in people with mild heart failure. Soothes your Stomach- other species of passiflora might help to treat stomach problems. Scientists created an extract from its
stems and leaves, which shows treating ulcers in rats. But more research has been leftover on humans. Side Effects & Safety- Passion flower is generally considered to be safe for most people when used in food-flavoring amounts.According to NCCIH for most people when taken as a tea every night for a week, or taken as medicine more than a week or two. It is possibly unsafe for most people when taken by mouth in a large amount.But it may cause some side effects, such as: ● sleepiness ● dizziness ● Confusion There isn't enough information to rate the safety of passionflower when applied to the skin. Precautions & Warnings- Children: Passion flower is generally safe for most children when taken by mouth for short periods of time. A particular passion flower product (Pasipay by Iran Darouk Pharmaceutical
Company) has been used safely in children aged 6-13 years at a dose of 0.04 mg per kg body weight daily for up to 8 weeks. Pregnancy and breast-feeding:In case of breast feeding or during pregnancy it is usually very unsafe when taken by mouth in case. There are some chemicals in the passion flower plant that might cause the uterus to contract. Don't use passion flower when you are pregnant or when you’re on breast- feeding. Not enough is known about the safety of taking passion flower during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and don't use it. Surgery: This flower might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. It might also increase the effects of anesthesia and other medications on the brain during and after surgery. Talk to your
healthcare provider if you are taking passion flower within 2 weeks of a scheduled surgery. Recommended Dosage- ● Infusion: 2–5 g of dried herb, up to three times daily ● Fluid extract (1:1 ratio in a solution of 25% alcohol):0.5–1.0 mL up to three times daily ● Tincture (1:5 ratio in a solution of 45% alcohol):0.5–2.0 mL up to three times daily.
