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| Description: Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) was first recorded in the 1600s by a Jesuit priest who named it for the way he believed the flower resembled the Passion (Crucifixion). Native to the Southeast United States and South America, passion flower has long been used as a calming herb. The Aztecs are believed to have used it as a sedative and an analgesic. Recent studies confirm these properties.1 Passion flower is also used to treat premenstrual complaints, Passion flower is also believed to kill bacteria, making it a good choice for treating eye problems such as inflammation and infection. Passion Flower, in combination with Valerian, has been shown to alleviate many of the symptoms of anxiety.2 This is due to the various alkaloids and flavonoids which the flower contains. Useful in treatment of: anxiety. Recommended Dosage: 200 to 400 mg daily. Contraindications: References: 1Speroni E, Minghetti A. Neuropharmacological activity of extracts from Passiflora incarnata. Planta Med 54(6):488-91, 1988. |
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