Passion flower, known as grenadilla is a great climbing vine native to Mexico, used by the Aztecs for its sedative properties. Was introduced in Europe by the Jesuits under the name of “Passion Flower.”
Passionflower Properties
* The aerial parts of Passionflower has flavonoids and alkaloids, which are responsible for their effect on sleep disorders, gradually restoring sleep quality and people PDEC insomnia. It is recommended therefore be: anesthetic, analgesic, antispasmodic, hypnotic, hypotensive, sedative.
* According to their active ingredients used in cases of: Insomnia, restlessness, excitability, anxiety, tachycardia, palpitations, neuralgia, migraines, vertigo. Gastrointestinal spasms. Hypertension from nervous, nervous cough.
* Other uses include dysmenorrhea, neurovegetative dystonia associated with menopause, menstrual disorders. Menopause. Myalgia, muscle contractures.
* It is used in detoxifying cures alcohol, snuff, morphine, etc.
* It is rich in vitamin C.
* Of the less toxic sedatives.
Contraindications for Passionflower
- Hypersensitivity to the drug
- Incompatible with antihistamines, alcohol, sedatives and hypnotics.
- Although the concentration of alkaloids is very little use is not recommended during pregnancy, lactation and children (if necessary, use milder tranquilizers).
- Do not buy something dosage forms containing alcohol to children under two years or people with ethyl.
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