Passion vine ( Passiflora incarnata ) is a visually stunning plant life from the genus Passiflora . The leaf , yield and seeds of passiflora mintage have been used historically in the form of tinctures , teas , infusion and liquified selection in homeopathic medication to treat pain , insomnia and anxiety . However , there have been no clinical trials that have produced definitive results as to their effectiveness . There is also no research that clearly build the safety of take passion vine leave .
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The condition " passionateness vine " or " passion heyday " is often used to relate to Passiflora incarnata , although it is also a name given to many other plants in the passiflora genus , which contains about 400 species of plant . cacoethes vine is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9 and is noted for its showy flowers and edible yield . This apace grow vine boast dark dark-green farewell and showy fringed flowers with white petals and purplish - pink filament . passionateness vine is prized by home gardeners for its Orange River - yellow testis - shaped , eatable fruit .
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Chemical Content
There are a turn of chemicals that have been name in the many different species of passion vine . Passiflora incarnate is typically considered the official passion vine plant life , and it control flavonoids , maltol , cyanogenic glycoside and alkaloids . This plant has been researched for its sedative effect , which have been attributed primarily to its alkaloid and flavonoid content .
Toxicity and Precautions
The California Poison Control System name all section of plants from the genus Passiflora genus as consume major toxicity and warn that ingestion of these plants , especially in big sum , may cause serious effect to the ticker , liver , kidneys or brain . There have been no clinical trial to valuate mania vine ’s toxicity , but adverse effects have been documented in pregnant women due to the uterine stimulating properties of this plant ’s parts . Large Zen of passion vine leave or other part can also result in Great Depression of the cardinal nervous organization . There have been no clinical visitation cover that support a safe dosage for humans of any eld . Because the leaves may contain chemicals that could cause adverse burden if consumed in big enough quantities , passion vine leaves should never be used as a homeopathic treatment without consult a aesculapian professional first .
Possible Interactions
Because of its sedative effects , passion vine may interact with sedative medications , such as anticonvulsants , barbiturate , benzodiazepine and tricyclic antidepressants , form their effects warm or more intense . The chemical in love vine may increase the amount of time blood needs to clabber , so passion vine could increase the effects of blood - thinning drugs , such as Empirin , which increases your risk of bleeding .
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