Passiflora ( Passiflora incarnata ) serve para Mal de Parkinson, insônia e ansiedade

Before using this herbal medicine consult a specialist first.

Passiflora (Passiflora incarnata) is used for Parkinson's disease, insomnia and anxiety

Passiflora incarnata, also known as passion flower or passion fruit plant, is a medicinal plant used in the preparation of infusions, tinctures and herbal remedies to calm nervousness and fight anxiety and insomnia.

The teas, tinctures and tablets of Passiflora incarnata can be found in pharmacies and drugstores, and should only be consumed if recommended by the doctor or pharmacist.

What Passiflora is for:

Passiflora has in its composition passiflorin, flavonoids, C-glycosides and alkaloids, with sedative, calming, sleepy and hypnotic properties, being therefore useful in the treatment of anxiety, nervous tension, insomnia and difficulty concentrating.

Possible side effects:

The main side effect of Passiflora is excessive drowsiness and that is why it is recommended not to operate machines or drive vehicles because reflexes may be reduced. In addition, it can also lower blood pressure and reflexes.

In very rare cases, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache and tachycardia may appear.

When not to take:

Passiflora is contraindicated for people with allergies to the components of the formula and should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages, nor with other calming medications, with sedative or antihistamine effect.
In addition, it should also not be taken together with aspirin, warfarin or heparin, antiplatelet agents and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as it can lead to bleeding.

This herbal medicine should also not be consumed during pregnancy, nor by children under 12 years of age.