Passiflora incarnata, also known as passion flower or passion fruit plant , is a medicinal plant used in the preparation of infusions, tinctures and herbal remedies to calm nervousness and fight anxiety and insomnia.
Passiflora incarnata teas, tinctures and pills can be found in pharmacies and drugstores, and should only be consumed if recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.
What is it for
Passiflora has in its composition passiflorin, flavonoids, C-glycosides and alkaloids, with sedative, calming, sleepy and hypnotic properties, being therefore useful in the treatment of anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia and difficulty in concentration.
How to use
The dosage depends on how the Passionflower is ingested:
1. Tea
Passiflora tea can be prepared with about 3 g to 5 g of dry leaves in 250 mL of water, having to drink a cup before sleeping, to sleep peacefully and prevent insomnia, or about three times a day, to reduce anxiety.
2. Dye
The tincture can be used in a concentration of 1: 5, the recommended dose being 50 to 100 drops before bed or 3 times a day.
3. Pills
The recommended dose is 200 to 250 mg, 2 to 3 times a day.
Possible side effects
The main side effect of Passiflora is excessive drowsiness and that is why it is recommended not to operate machines or drive vehicles because reflexes may be reduced. In addition, it can also lower blood pressure and reflexes.
In very rare cases, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache and tachycardia may appear.
When not to take
Passiflora is contraindicated for people with allergies to the components of the formula and should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages, nor with other calming medications, with sedative or antihistamine effect. In addition, it should also not be taken together with aspirin, warfarin or heparin, antiplatelet agents and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as it can lead to bleeding.
This herbal medicine should also not be consumed during pregnancy, nor by children under 12 years of age.
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