Passiflora incarnata is a depressant. It is useful as an anxiety reducer and sleep aid. It is indicated for cardiac rhythm abnormalities, pain, hypertension and insomnia. It is mildly antimicrobial but looses efficacy rapidly after preparation. It is estrogen active.
Three to five cc per 100 pounds, up to five times daily is recommended.
Passion flower is contraindicated during pregnancy.
We did not invent botanical medicines and we do not recommend that the use of botanical medicines should be undertaken on the strength of our restatement of historical usage and documented research.
We do restate well documented traditional efficacy and the results of ongoing research. Personal experience is included where deemed appropriate.
Regardless of the merits of any plant medicine, side effects do sometimes occur. These may be real or imagined. Always seek the counsel and advice of qualified medical professionals and use caution with any medication, plant derived or otherwise. We do not accept responsibility for the use or misuse of any product put forth or any information provided.
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