Passionflower herb (passionflower) / Passionsblumekraut 100 g

The biological effect of passionflower: sedative, hypnotic, relieves spasms of hollow organs of neurogenic origin, etc. In official medicine, passionflower preparations are offered in capsules, as well as in herbal preparations and in the form of a tincture. Additional actions of passionflower preparations were also noted: relief of headaches, reduction of convulsions, treatment of insomnia. There is information about the possibility of using Pasiflora in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

A liquid extract of passionflower is used for neurasthenia, insomnia, chronic alcoholism, climacteric disorders.

Prepare it as follows. Dried and crushed leaves of passionflower, together with the stem, are placed in an enamel bowl and poured with boiling water in a ratio of 1:10, covered with a lid and placed in a water bath for 15-20 minutes. Then the contents are filtered and evaporated to half the original volume. When used, the liquid extract is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2.

Warning. In no case should you use Passiflora preparations during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. The plant is classified as relatively safe when used in appropriate amounts for short periods of time.