Anti-anxiety / Sedative effects agent passion flower extract , 100% natural vitexin

Latin Name: Passiflora incarnata L.

Active Ingredient: vitexin

Specification: vitexin 4%-5%

Part Used: Flower

Test Method: HPLC
Appearance: Fine brown powder

Anti-anxiety / Sedative effects
Passiflora exhibits sedative and anti-anxiety activity in laboratory animals. Human studies of Passiflora, in combination products, have also demonstrated anti-anxiety and sedative properties. One study of short duration showed contradictory results. While early studies show some promise, more studies are needed to prove the tranquilizing and sedative properties of Passiflora in humans.

Passionflower Health Use Today
The Passiflora flower family may be helpful in treating ailments we face today, such as anxiety, insomnia, and even stomach upsets.

Gastrointestinal Help
When it comes to stomach problems, another member of the Passiflora family, passifloraceae, is more effective than Passiflora incarnata. One study in rats showed passifloraceae to be helpful against ulcers caused by alcohol or aspirin. An ulcer is a rip in the stomach lining. Along with a decrease in ulcers, the plant was also found to have great antioxidant potential. Hopefully future studies will look at the affect this herb has on human subjects.

Soothes the Mind
Passiflora incarnta may provide relief from problems like nervousness and insomnia. It helps you mellow out by boosting the brain’s levels of a chemical called GABA, which lowers your brain activity. As such, it shows potential as a good sleep aid.

In one trial, people who drank an herbal tea containing passionflower over seven days saw improvements in the quality of their sleep. However, the benefits seemed to be short-term, and it may be most helpful to those with mild sleep irregularities.

In addition to sleep, one trial showed potential for passionflower as an anti-anxiety drug. Though the plant took longer to affect patients, it impaired their performance of work-related tasks less than oxazepam.