Passiflora incarnata

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Passiflora incarnata.
The English Name for this herb is Passion flower.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Passiflora incarnata are Anodyn, Anti-axiety, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-spasmodic, Diaphoretic, Hypnotic, Hypotensive, Mild Laxative, Nervine, Sedative.

Flower:

  • Anti-depressant
  • Anti-spasmodic
  • Sedative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Passiflora incarnata are Insomnia, Anxiety.

    The Indications of Flower of Passiflora incarnata are Anxiety, Nervous Disorders, Spasm, Sleeplesness, Menopause disorders, Restlessness.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Passiflora incarnata.

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Passiflora incarnata.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Passiflora incarnata.

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Passiflora incarnata.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Herb (Dried)4.000g/day - 8.000g/dayShould be taken dried herbs thrice a day.

    Herb's Description

    Passiflora incarnata's Flower. It is a woody vine with flowers that reminded early pilgrims of the passion and suffering of Christ. According to Jesuit missionaries the blue and white color of the flower symbolizes heaven's purity. The white petals symbolize the ten faithful apostles (minus Peter and Judas). The corona correlates to the crown of thorns, the five red stamens are representative of the five wounds, and the three styles of the pistils represent the three nails. When the flower is only partially opened, it looks like the star seen by the Wise Men.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in South America.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Passiflora incarnata's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Passiflora incarnata's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Passiflora incarnata's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Do not use Passion flower with mono amino oxidase inhibiter Anti-depressant drugs. Large doses may cause nausea and vomiting. Avoid large doses during pregnancy. Be careful to use Passiflora incarnata.....and not Passiflora caerulea, which is poisonous.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Passiflora incarnata. (work in progress)