Passion Flower and anxiety, help with relaxation
A double-blind randomized trial compared the efficacy of passion flower extract with oxazepam in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. The
study was performed on 36 out-patients diagnosed with anxiety allocated in a random fashion:
18 to the passion flower extract 45 drops/day plus placebo tablet group, and 18 to oxazepam 30
mg/day plus placebo drops for a 4-week trial. Passion flower extract and oxazepam
were effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Significantly more problems relating to impairment of job
performance were encountered with subjects on oxazepam. The results suggest
that passion flower extract is an effective herb for the management of generalized anxiety
disorder, and the low incidence of impairment of job performance with
passion flower extract
compared to oxazepam is an advantage.
Oral preoperative administration of Passiflora incarnata suppresses the increase in anxiety before spinal anesthesia without changing psychomotor function test results, sedation level, or hemodynamics. J Anesthesia. 2011.
Passion flower in the treatment of generalized anxiety: a pilot double-blind
randomized controlled trial with oxazepam.
J Clinical Pharm Ther. 2001.
A
double-blind randomized trial compared the efficacy of Passion flower extract
with oxazepam in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. The
study was performed on 36 out-patients diagnosed with GAD using DSM IV criteria.
Patients were allocated in a random fashion: 18 to the Passion flower extract 45
drops/day plus placebo tablet group, and 18 to oxazepam 30 mg/day plus placebo
drops for a 4-week trial. Passion flower extract and oxazepam were
effective in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. No significant
difference was observed between the two protocols at the end of trial. Oxazepam
showed a rapid onset of action. On the other hand, significantly more problems
relating to impairment of job performance were encountered with subjects on
oxazepam. Passion flower extract is an
effective drug for the management of generalized anxiety disorder, and the low
incidence of impairment of job performance with Passion flower extract compared
to oxazepam is an advantage.
Aphrodisiac benefit of passion flower herb
Compounds within
passion flower have exhibited aphrodisiac, libido-enhancing and
virility-enhancing properties in rats. When administered
together with nicotine, ethanol and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol for 30
days in male rats, passion flower prevented the drug-induced decline in sexuality
in male rats.
The aphrodisiac properties of the methanol
extract of leaves of passion flower have also been evaluated in mice by observing
the mounting behavior. The methanol extract of passion flower
exhibited significant aphrodisiac behavior in male mice.
Aphrodisiac activity of methanol extract of leaves of Passion Flower in mice.
Phytother Research. 2003.
The aphrodisiac properties of the methanol extract of leaves of passion flower
have been evaluated in mice by observing the mounting behavior. The methanol
extract of Passion flower herb exhibited significant aphrodisiac behavior in
male mice at all doses, i.e. 75, 100 and 150 mg/kg. Amongst these, the highest
activity was observed with the 100 mg/kg dose when the mountings were calculated
about 95 min after the administration of the passion flower extracts.
Passion
Rx -- Physician formulated for Men and Women
for
sexual
enhancement
This
herbal sex enhancing product is physician formulated by
Dr. Sahelian and his research staff have tested various doses and extracts of
dozens of herbs from a number or raw material suppliers to determine the ideal
dosage and combination for optimal aphrodisiac properties with the fewest side
effects.
Passion Rx supports
and enhances healthy:
Libido and
sexual thoughts
Erectile
function
Orgasms and
climaxes
Energy and
stamina
The potent herbal extracts and nutrients include acetylcarnitine, ashwagandha, catuaba, cnidium monnieri, DMAE, horny goat weed extract, maca, mucuna pruriens, muira puama, passion flower, rhodiola, tribulus terrestris, tongkat ali and yohimbe.
Epilepsy or seizures
This herb has been used for the treatment of epilepsy in several traditional
systems of medicine. The aerial parts contain multiple bioactive metabolites
such as, flavonoids (like, chrysin that show CNS depressant activity by
agonizing GABA-benzodiazepine receptor), amino acids (like, GABA), harmala
alkaloids (reversible monoamine oxidase-A inhibitor), etc. The results of
present study in mice concludes that extract of passionflower suppresses PTZ-induced
seizures, and ameliorates its associated post-ictal depression, which has been
found to be get worsened with the standard antiepileptic drug, diazepam. J
Ethnopharmacol. 2012. Dual protective effect of Passiflora incarnata in epilepsy
and associated post-ictal depression.
Sedative and for sleep, use for insomnia
Indian J Pharmacol. 2013. Efficacy and safety of a polyherbal
sedative-hypnotic formulation NSF-3 in primary insomnia in comparison to
zolpidem: a randomized controlled trial. To assess the efficacy and
safety of NSF-3, a polyherbal sedative-hypnotic (containing standardized
extracts of Valeriana officinalis, Passiflora incarnate and Humulus
lupulus), in comparison to zolpidem in primary insomnia. NSF-3 is a safe
and effective short-term alternative to zolpidem for primary insomnia.
It remains to be explored whether the benefits are sustained and whether
there is dependence liability with this formulation upon long term use.
Phytother Res. 2011. A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality. Forty-one participants (18-35 years) were exposed to each treatment for a week, whereby they consumed a cup of the tea and filled out a sleep diary for 7 days, and completed Spielberger's state-trait anxiety inventory on the seventh morning. Ten participants also underwent overnight PSG on the last night of each treatment period. Of six sleep-diary measures analysed, sleep quality showed a significantly better rating for passionflower compared with placebo. Our initial findings suggest that the consumption of a low dose of passion flower, in the form of tea, yields short-term subjective sleep benefits for healthy adults with mild fluctuations in sleep quality.
Pharmacological studies on the sedative and hypnotic effect of Kava kava
and passiflora extracts combination.
Phytomedicine. 2005.
Kava kava extract, passion flower extract and a combination of both extracts,
administered to mice, caused a significant decrease of the amphetamine-induced
hypermotility and significant prolongation of sleeping phase induced by
subcutaneous injection of barbiturates. Due to a synergism of both extracts,
simultaneously administered the pharmacologically registered effect in both in
vivo experiments was found to be superior over the sum of the single separately
administered extracts.
The consumption of passionflower tea yields short-term subjective sleep benefits for healthy adults with mild fluctuations in sleep quality. Phytother Res. 2011.A double-blind, placebo-controlled investigation of the effects of Passiflora incarnata (passionflower) herbal tea on subjective sleep quality.
Passion Flower -- a reliable herbal sedative
Wien Med Wochenschr. 2002.
Extracts and fluid extracts from the aerial parts from passion flower are widely used as components of herbal sedatives. Many pharmacological
investigations confirm the sedative effects of passion flower. From some of
the studies also anxiolytic effects can be deduced. As passion flower is mainly
used in combinations, clinical studies of the single drug are not available.
Based on pharmacological data, the experiences of traditional use and the use in
combinations passion flower extracts are an important factor in the phytotherapy of
tenseness, restlessness and irritability with difficulty in falling asleep.
Passion flower dosage
This herb can be used as a tea, 2 to 4 grams of the dried herb two
times a day (one teaspoon is usually about 2 to 3 grams). Passion flower is also available
as fluid or tincture extract (follow directions on the bottle). Capsules of the dried
herbal extract are available from 200 to 400 mg, taken once or twice a day or as
needed to reduce stress. Passion flower is often combined with valerian and other sedative herbs.
Recently high concentration extracts have been available, for instance passion
flower 10:1 extract, which means it would be about ten times as potent as
regular passion flower herb. Passion flower extracts do exist in various potencies, but they are
available in capsule form. We are not aware of passion flower extract
being sold in raw powder form in a bag.
Passion Flower side effects,
safety, risk
No major side effects have been reported with passion flower in the
medical journal. It may be wise to avoid the combination of passion flower and
sedative drugs such as the benzodiazepines. One obvious side effect is sedation.
Opiate withdrawal
The extract may be an effective adjuvant agent
in the management of opiate withdrawal.
Interactions with
medications
Is it ok to take a natural herb to fight anxiety,
like passionflower, along with a benzodiazepine? And can it help during the
weaning process of coming down from a benzodiazepine?
It is possible that this herb could be of benefit, and one would
initially begin with lower dosages.
Passion Flower herb
research
Antiasthmatic activity of the methanol extract of
leaves of Passiflora incarnata.
Phytother Res. 2003.
The methanol extract of the leaves of passion flower was evaluated for its
antiasthmatic effects against acetylcholine chloride (Ach)-induced-bronchospasm
in guinea-pigs. Using a 7-day treatment
regimen, significant prevention of dyspnea-related-convulsions was noted in the
animals treated with passion flower extract.
Passion Flower in the treatment of opiates withdrawal: a
double-blind randomized controlled trial.
J Clin Pharm Ther. 2001.
In our continuing study of traditional medicines, which have neurotropic effects,
passionflower had an anxiolytic effect, which may be used as
an adjuvant agent in the detoxification of opiates by clonidine. We present the
results of a double-blind randomized controlled trial of clonidine plus passionflower extract vs. clonidine plus
placebo in the outpatient detoxification of 65 opiates addicts. A total
of 65 opiates addicts were assigned randomly to treatment with passion flower extract plus clonidine tablet or
clonidine tablet plus placebo drop during a 14-day double-blind clinical trial. The fixed daily dose
was 60 drops of passionflower extract
and a maximum daily dose of 0.8 mg of clonidine administered in three divided
doses.
Both protocols were equally effective in treating the physical symptoms of
withdrawal syndromes. However, the
passionflower plus clonidine group showed a significant superiority over
clonidine alone in the management of mental symptoms. These results suggested
that passion flower extract may be an
effective adjuvant agent in the management of opiate withdrawal. However, a
larger study to confirm our results is warranted.
Emails
What do you think of a product that has the
combination of valerian and passion flower ?
This may be an effective product for anxiety, but it
really depends on the dosage and extract potencies of the valerian and passion
flower that is used in the herbal combination.
Will passion flower make me sleepy during the day?
Or can my body become used to it where I can take it for anxiety and depression?
Different people have different reactions and it
depends on the passion flower dose, and if you are concerned about sleepiness,
consider opening the capsule and taking half to see how your body reacts. As to
getting used to it, again each person is different on how they respond with
time to passion flower and what kind of tolerance, if any, they develop.
I suffer from severe anxiety and everything that I have
been trying to combat it is not working, or my body eventually adapts to it. I
was browsing your website, and it said that this herbal supplement could
possibly be dangerous when taking it for long amounts of time. I had planned on
taking four days out of the week in capsule form at 1000mg, and I was curious if
this would be too much? I have read about other people taking it at much more
than that, so I was just wondering. Also, I suffer from a heart murmur. I have
had it since I was a baby, but it is barely a murmur, it is almost undetectable.
I wanted to make sure that Passion Flower would not interact with that at all?
Also, I used to suffer from Epilepsy, from the time that I was ten until twelve,
and I wanted to make sure that it would not react negatively to that. I have not
had a seizure since I was twelve, and I wasn't sure if they would react.
I think taking the herb a few times a week seems to be safe as long
a full week off is taken once every month or two. I have not seen studies
regarding its use in those with heart murmurs or those with a history of
seizures.
Passiflora serratodigitata
Biomed Res Int. 2014. Antiulcerogenic potential activity of free and
nanoencapsulated Passiflora serratodigitata L. extracts. This paper provides
evidence that the leaves and stem of Passiflora serratodigitata L. dry crude
extract (DCE), ethylacetate fraction (EAF), and residual water fraction show
potential antiulcerogenic activity. Interestingly, the polymeric nanocapsule
loaded with EAF had 10-fold more activity than the free EAF. Furthermore, the
polymer nanoparticles provided homogeneous colloidal drug delivery systems and
allowed overcoming challenges such as poor aqueous solubility as well as the
physical-chemical instability of the organic extract, which presented 90% (w/w)
of the flavonoid content. This study shows that nanoencapsulation improves both
the physicochemical properties and the efficacy of the herbal formulations.
Therefore, free and encapsulated extracts have the potential to be suitable drug
design candidates for the therapeutic management of ulcer.
Good Night Rx with passion flower extract is helpful as a sleep aid for occasional sleeplessness nights.
buy Passion Flower supplement 350
mg per pill
Buy Passion flower extract on sale
| Supplement Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 45 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Passion Flower Extract (Passiflora incarnata) (Flower and Aerial Parts) (min. 3.5% total flavonoids as Vitexin and Isovitexin) | 700 mg | * |
| * Daily Value not established. | ||
Suggested Use: 1 passion flower capsule daily or as directed by a qualified healthcare
professional.
You can find passion flower tea in a health
food store.
Each Capsule contains:
Passion Flower extract 350 mg
(Passiflora species) flower and leaf