Monographs

Passion Flower

Aunt Kandy
passionflower

(Passiflora incarnate)

Family: Passifloraceae

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

Common medicinal properties: Analgesic , Purgative, Sedative

Current Research: Effective for generalized anxiety.

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.