Description
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) 12:1 Powder Extract
Passion Flower Passiflora incarnata, a fast-growing perennial vine with climbing or trailing stems, is a member of the passionflower genus Passiflora. The maypop has large, intricate flowers with prominent styles and stamens. One of the hardiest species of passionflower, it is a common wildflower in the southern United States.
Passionflower – A Natural Sedative
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a plant that originally grew in Asia and North America but is now cultivated almost everywhere else. The plant contains an alkaloid called Passiflorine, and the most important active ingredients belong to the harmala alkaloids, such as harmine and harmaline.
The plant was named Passiflora by Spanish explorers who thought that its flowers resembled three nails and a crown of thorns, reminding them of the Passion of Christ. Passionflower is traditionally used as a mild sedative and as a sleeping aid.
Scientific Information
Passionflower has been found to have a calming effect on the nervous system, making it useful for treating anxiety and insomnia. The plant contains flavonoids, which are compounds that have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Passionflower has also been found to have antispasmodic properties, making it useful for treating muscle spasms and menstrual cramps.
Features of Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) 12:1 Powder Extract
- Extract solvent: water
- Plant parts used: leaves and stems
- Extraction ratio 12:1 (12kg fresh plant to make 1 kg of extract powder)
- Harvest location of plants: Fujian (Chinese Himalaya)
- Contains Passiflorine, harmine, and harmaline
Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) 12:1 Powder Extract is a natural sedative that can help calm the nervous system and promote restful sleep. With an extraction ratio of 12:1, this extract is highly concentrated and contains a potent blend of active ingredients, including Passiflorine, harmine, and harmaline. Our extract is made from the leaves and stems of passionflower plants harvested in Fujian, China. Order now from Wisdom of Plants Institute and experience the calming benefits of Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata) 12:1 Powder Extract.