Passionflower

passiflora incarnata

II. HEALING BENEFITS
Alcohol extract of Passionflower has been shown to relieve anxiety.
The main anti-anxiety compound in Passionflower
is a flavonoid called chrysin that works on the nervous system.
There are several kinds of neuro-transmitting
receptors embedded in cell membranes.
When these receptors are bound with the molecule
for which they are made, they send a signal to the brain.
One kind of receptor binds molecules that cause anxiety
– when these molecules bind to the receptor, the receptor signals
the brain to initiate anxiety.
Chrysin has a high affinity to this receptor;
it can bind to it and prevent the anxiety
-causing molecules from binding.
In this way chrysin works as effectively as the best anxiety drugs known,
a group of compounds known as benzodiazepines.

Passionflower contains two major groups of chemicals
– glycosides and flavonoids.
Over time, these chemicals combine synergistically
to provide a calming sedative effect.
Recent studies have shown
Passionflower to be a more effective
sedative than Valerian root.

This calming action helps to induce sleep in those suffering from insomnia.
Passionflower is a cleansing and healing herb.
Studies show that the alkaloid passicol,
found in Passionflower, has anti-microbial and anti-fungal activity.
Passionflower contains alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, and coumarin derivatives.


The flavonoids apigenin and chrysin, found in Passionflower,
are well known for their anti-spasmodic activity.
An antispasmodic prevents abnormal, sudden muscular contractions,
thereby reducing muscle spasms, cramps and bronchial asthma.

The anti-anxiety and anti-spasmodic action makes Passion flower
an effective remedy for the anxiety and discomfort that
accompany female complaints such as PMS.

The anti-spasmodic effect can act on the digestive system,
relaxing the smooth muscles that control digestion.

The herb is a mild diuretic and perspiration promoter,
and activates the body's cleansing and detoxification system.

A leaf poultice can be applied to inflammed skin
such as boils, cuts and hemorrhoids.

Passionflower has been shown to be a hypotensive,
which means it lowers blood pressure.



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