Products
Preparations containing passionflower herb are included in numerous medicinal products and are available in the form of teas, dragées, and as drops, among others. Monopreparations include, for example, Valverde Calming and Sidroga Calming Tea. In addition, various combination preparations are available. Passionflower herb is also available as an open product in pharmacies and drugstores.
Stem plant
Passionflower L. of the passionflower family is a perennial and climbing herbaceous perennial, native to the United States and other countries.
Medicinal drug
Passionflower herb (Passiflorae herba) is used as a medicinal herb. It consists of the dried, crushed or cut aerial parts of L. Flowers and fruits may be present. The pharmacopoeia requires a minimum content of flavonoids. Extracts, tinctures, and powders are prepared from the drug using ethanol, for example.
Ingredients
The herb’s constituents include flavonoids, essential oil, and carbohydrates. The presence of the known harman alkaloids, on the other hand, is controversial and is not considered confirmed.
Effects
Passionflower herb and preparations made from it have sedative, antianxiety, and antispasmodic properties.
Indications for use
For the treatment of states of tension, difficulty falling asleep, anxiety, inner restlessness, irritability and nervousness.
Dosage
According to the package leaflet. The tea is prepared as an infusion. Medicines are usually taken two to four times a day.
Contraindications
Passionflower herb is contraindicated in hypersensitivity. A health care professional should be consulted if symptoms persist for a long time. For complete precautions, see the drug label.
Interactions
Drug interactions are not known. No interactions should occur with central depressants, alcohol, and sedatives in our opinion.
Adverse effects
Possible adverse effects include allergic reactions.
