Passion Flower Extract

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Passionflower is a plant. The above ground parts are used to make 

medicine.

Passionflower is used for <a href="http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/default.htm" crosslinkid="491" keywordsetid="1872" externalid="091e9c5e800251e7" keywordid="40012" chronic_id="091e9c5e800251e7" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">sleep</a> problems (insomnia), gastrointestinal (GI) upset related to <a href="http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/default.htm" crosslinkid="452" keywordsetid="8074" externalid="091e9c5e8003c115" keywordid="31072" chronic_id="091e9c5e8003c115" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">anxiety</a> or nervousness, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/generalized-anxiety-disorder" crosslinkid="21972" keywordsetid="8856" externalid="091e9c5e80008063" keywordid="35613" chronic_id="091e9c5e80008063" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">generalized anxiety</a> disorder (GAD), and relieving symptoms related to narcotic drug withdrawal.

Passionflower is also used for <a href="http://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/understanding-seizures-basics" crosslinkid="30329" keywordsetid="32128" externalid="091e9c5e800097b9" keywordid="71184" chronic_id="091e9c5e800097b9" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">seizures</a>, hysteria, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/asthma/default.htm" crosslinkid="144" keywordsetid="830" externalid="091e9c5e8003517a" keywordid="6879" chronic_id="091e9c5e8003517a" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">asthma</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/menopause/guide/menopause-symptoms-types" crosslinkid="31713" keywordsetid="9912" externalid="B290B90FF7F6478E" keywordid="40781" chronic_id="" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">symptoms of menopause</a>, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (<a href="http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/default.htm" crosslinkid="160" keywordsetid="758" externalid="091e9c5e80022ac6" keywordid="6772" chronic_id="091e9c5e80022ac6" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">ADHD</a>), nervousness and excitability, palpitations, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/what-causes-heart-palpitations" crosslinkid="1534566" keywordsetid="8916" externalid="091e9c5e8084eeb7" keywordid="35967" chronic_id="091e9c5e8084eeb7" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">irregular heartbeat</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/default.htm" crosslinkid="536" keywordsetid="8998" externalid="091e9c5e800232f5" keywordid="36407" chronic_id="091e9c5e800232f5" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">high blood pressure</a>, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/default.htm" crosslinkid="92" keywordsetid="1209" externalid="091e9c5e80038338" keywordid="7411" chronic_id="091e9c5e80038338" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">fibromyalgia</a>, and pain relief.

Some people apply passionflower to the <a href="http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/picture-of-the-skin" crosslinkid="70837" keywordsetid="26541" externalid="091e9c5e80396037" keywordid="60205" chronic_id="091e9c5e80396037" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">skin</a> for <a href="http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hemorrhoids-topic-overview" crosslinkid="51571" keywordsetid="1317" externalid="091e9c5e8001e324" keywordid="7551" chronic_id="091e9c5e8001e324" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">hemorrhoids</a>, burns, and pain and swelling (inflammation).

In foods and beverages, passionflower extract is used as a flavoring.

In 1569, Spanish explorers discovered passionflower in Peru. They believed the flowers symbolized Christ’s passion and indicated his approval for their exploration. Passionflower is found in combination herbal products used as a sedative for promoting calmness and relaxation. Other herbs contained in these products include German chamomile, hops, <a href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/tc/kava-topic-overview" crosslinkid="34903" keywordsetid="9089" externalid="091e9c5e8001d5dc" keywordid="36888" chronic_id="091e9c5e8001d5dc" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">kava</a>, skullcap, and valerian.

Passionflower was formerly approved as an over-the-counter sedative and sleep aid in the U.S., but it was taken off the market in 1978 because safety and effectiveness had not been proven.

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<p>The chemicals in passionflower have calming, sleep inducing, and <a href="http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/muscle-spasms-cramps-charley-horse" crosslinkid="1511127" keywordsetid="28630" externalid="091e9c5e80612848" keywordid="63111" chronic_id="091e9c5e80612848" directive="friendlyurl" object_type="wbmd_pb_page">muscle spasm</a> relieving effects.</p>