Passionflower (Not a classical Ayurvedic herb (Inferred properties based on modern pharmacology))

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Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a perennial climbing vine native to the Americas, widely recognized in modern medical research and various traditional medicine systems for its anxiolytic and sedative properties. Extracts from its aerial parts (...

Classical attributes

• Virya: []
• Vipaka: []

Dosha effects

• vata: decreasing
• kapha: balancing
• pitta: decreasing

Active compounds

• Flavonoids (Vitexin, isovitexin, orientin, isoorientin, apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol, quercetin, chrysin)
• Alkaloids (Harman, harmaline, harmalol, harmine)
• GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
• Maltol
• Ethyl Maltol

Clinical evidence

Meta-analyses of up to 15 RCTs and databases tracking 20+ RCTs show that Passiflora incarnata demonstrates significant efficacy in reducing anxiety, including generalized anxiety disorder and preoperative anxiety. Clinical trials have also indicated its benefits for improving sleep quality and alleviating psychological symptoms during opioid withdrawal. It is often favored for its milder side effect profile compared to conventional pharmaceuticals.

Ayurvedic karmas

• Nidrajanana (Sleep-inducing)
• Medhya (Nervine tonic)
• Vatahara (Vata reducing)
• Pittahara (Pitta reducing)
• Shulahara (Analgesic, Anti-spasmodic)

Classical clinical indications

• Anxiousness (Chinta)
• Insomnia (Nidranasha)
• Nervous Debility (Majja Dhatu Kshaya)
• Stress (Manasika Klama)
• Restlessness

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