| Scientific: | Passiflora incarnata |
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| Other: | Passion Flower |
| Family: | Passifloraceae |
CNS
• nervous conditions following chronic disease or stress-induced restlessness
- anxiety
- insomnia
• over-excitation of nerves
- seizure
- neuropathy
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD, ADD)
• shingles
• movement disorders
- delirium tremens
- tremors
- restless leg syndrome
- chorea
- muscular fasciculations
- twitches
• agitation
Gynecological
• dysmenorrhea
Respiratory
• asthma
Cardiac
• arrhythmias
• hypertension
Male Reproduction
• low libido (traditional use)
• erectile dysfunction (ED )
• Nervine
• Anxiolytic
• Antispasmodic
• Anticonvulsant
• Antioxidant
• Aphrodisiac
• Anodyne
• Hypotensive
• Flavonoids
• Alkaloids (E.g. Harmaline)
• Cyanogenic Glycoside
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Infusion: (dried herb): 1-2 tsp tid
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
• Benzodiazepines • caution because it binds to similar receptors and may potentiate or interfere with their effects.
• Marijuana • in vivo studies shows it helps mitigate the loss of libido experience by chronic cannabinoid use.
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