Organic Passionflower
Origin: Australia, Certified Organic
Note: all dried herbs will come packaged in a resealable, lined pouch. If buying multiple herbs, they will be posted separately unless specified in order notes to combine.
Constituents
Alkaloids (harman, harmoline), flavonoids (vitexin, saponarin, luteolin, rutin, kaempferol, quercitin), fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic, palmitic, oleic, myristic), acids (formic & butyric), sugar, gum, coumarins, cyanogenic glycosides, volatile oil, chrysin.
Medicinal use
Passiflora has a depressant effect on CNS activity and is hypotensive; it is used for its sedative and soothing properties, to lower blood pressure, prevent tachycardia and for insomnia. Can be used safely for nervous tension and restlessness, muscle spasm, headaches, irregular sleep patterns, irritability, neuralgias and any condition in which an antispasmodic would be beneficial.
Contraindications: None known.
Interactions: None known.