Pasiflora is a medicinal plant used in the preparation of infusions, dyes and medicinal plants, and is indicated to calm nervousness, combat anxiety and insomnia. This plant has different names depending on the region: passion fruit, passivelore, granadilla, pasiflora, passionate, parchita, mburucuyo and chinola.
Its scientific name is Passiflora incarnata L and can be purchased in pharmacy in any form of its presentations, thus consuming the medical or pharmaceutical prescription.
- Pasiflora has its passive composition.
- Flavonoids.
- C-glucosides and alkaloids.
- With sedative.
- Soothing.
- Sleeping and hypnotic properties.
- Being useful in the treatment of anxiety.
- Nervous tension.
- Insomnia and concentration difficulties.
For these effects, it can also be useful for weight loss, when the cause of excessive calorie consumption is anxiety, however, this drug has no diuretic effect, nothing specific for burning fats.
The dose depends on how the pasiflora is ingested
Passiflora tea can be prepared with 3 to 5 g of dried beans in 250 ml of water, you should drink a bottle before getting used to it, sleep soundly to avoid insomnia or drink 3 times a day to reduce anxiety.
The dye can be used at a concentration of 1: 5, depending on the recommended dose of 50 to 100 drops before depositing 3 times a day.
Recommended doses are 200 to 250 mg, 2 to 3 times daily
The main side effect of pasiflora is excessive sleepiness and, because it is not recommended to operate machines, not drive vehicles, because reflexes may be decreased, in rare cases symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache and tachycardia may appear.
Passionflower is contraindicated in people allergic to the components of the formula and should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages, or with other soothing medications with sedative or antihistamine effects.
Also, it should not be taken simultaneously with aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, warfarin, heparin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as they can cause bleeding. This herbal remedy should not be consumed during the embargo, children for children under 12 years of age. years.
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