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Passion flower

Passion flower

A perennial climbing plant that hooks on with its tendrils. A herbaceous plant that disappears completely in winter in cold regions - Alternate leaves held by a downy petiole of 1-2 cm in length - Solitary flowers of 5 to 9 cm diameter, pink or pale purple in colour, topped with a crown of blue-mauve filaments - Edible fruit (oblong-ovoid, greenish-yellow berries) approximately 5 cm in diameter.

Latin name

Passiflora incarnata L.

Origin

The South East of the United States and Mexico.

Used part

The aerial parts.

Active components

Flavonoids (apigenin, chrysin): have an anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic effect.

Usage

The dried aerial parts of passionflower have a long tradition of use among Native Americans for digestive complaints caused by nervousness, agitation and hypertension. Recent research demonstrates that it helps to calm agitation and aids relaxation. 1-8, However, it can also be used to promote healthy sleep. 9,10

Bibliographical references

The health claims that feature on our website in relation to the plants contained in our products are compliant with the list of health claims awaiting final assessment by the Community authorities (cf. website of the European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/nuhclaims/). However, they may be subject to modification following their assessment by the national competent authorities.

The health claims relating to other nutrients or substances contained in our products that feature on our site are compliant with Regulation No. 432/2012 of the Commission of 16 May 2012 which establishes a list of authorised health claims authorised in relation to food products, other than those in reference to the reduction of the risk of disease as well as community-based development and child health (cf. website of the European Commission: http://ec.europa.eu/nuhclaims/).