Passionflower

Passiflora

Passiflora, commonly known as passionflower, is a plant traditionally used in various cultures for its purported calming and sedative effects. However, there are no specific traditional uses or practices recorded for Passiflora itself. Scientific evidence suggests that certain components of the plant may have beneficial properties; for instance, a novel Sphingomonas species isolated from passionfruit leaves shows potential for promoting plant health through volatile organic compounds. Additionally, Passiflora edulis Sims peel fermentation polysaccharide (PP-FP) has been shown to reduce UVB-induced oxidative stress and enhance skin barrier integrity in both cell cultures and mice. Genetic studies have revealed substantial genetic diversity among 88 Passiflora genotypes using iPBS markers, while PeMYB6 and PeMYB114 compete with PebHLH42 to influence anthocyanin biosynthesis. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.

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Warnhinweise

Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.

Was die Wissenschaft sagt

  • A novel Sphingomonas species, Sphingomonas incarnata sp. nov., was isolated from passionfruit leaves and shows potential for plant health through volatile organic compounds. D PMID
  • Polysaccharide der Passiflora edulis Sims Schale durch Fermentierung reduzierte den UVB-Induzierten氧化应为“诱导的”氧化压力,保存了线粒体功能,并增强了皮肤屏障完整性,在细胞和小鼠中。 D PMID
  • Diese Studie hat eine große genetische Vielfalt bei 88 Passiflora-Genozyten unter Verwendung von iPBS-Marker verwendet. D PMID
  • "PeMYB6 konkurriert mit PeMYB114 zur Bindung an PebHLH42 und beeinflusst die Anthocyansynthese im Passionsfruchtfruit." D PMID
  • Die Verwendung der Schale des violetter Passionsfrüchten reduzierte die systemischen IgE-Werte und die pulmonalen IL-4 und IL-5-Werte in einem Mäusemodell für Asthma. D PMID
  • Nanopartikel von Zinkoxid, die mit Hilfe von Streptomyces werraensis biosynthesiert wurden, zeigten eine starke bakterizidische Aktivität und einen antioxidantischen Potential. D PMID
  • Diese Studie charakterisiert die Nährstoff- und chemische Profilat von Passiflora edulis Früchten, die in Sizilien angebaut wurden, und identifiziert ihre Potenzialität als Quellen von Bioverbindungen. D PMID
  • Die integrierte Nutzung von Silizium und Rinderverschmutzung verbesserte die Nährstoffaufnahme, den Ionenhaushalt und die Fruchtproduktion bei säureigen Passionsfrüchten unter halbschlüpfigen Bedingungen. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Passionflower?

Passionflower (Passiflora) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What does the scientific evidence say about Passionflower?

8 sourced findings are recorded for Passionflower; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: A novel Sphingomonas species, Sphingomonas incarnata sp. nov., was isolated from passionfruit leaves and shows potential for plant health through volatile organic compounds.

How strong is the evidence for Passionflower?

The strongest finding for Passionflower carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Passionflower safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Passionflower in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Passionflower interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Passionflower in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Passionflower?

Passionflower is also known as: страстоцвет, passiflore.

Is Passionflower a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Quellen

  1. T2 Genetic diversity and population structure of Passiflora spp. using inter-primer binding site (iPBS) - retrotransposon markers. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Protective effects of Passiflora edulis Sims peel fermentation polysaccharide against UVB-induced photodamage via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Sphingomonas incarnata sp. nov., an endophytic bacterium with bioactive potential isolated from passionfruit leaves. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Interaction between silicon and organic matter improves mineral nutrition and production of sour passion fruit in a semi-arid region of Brazil. literature abstract metadata
  5. T2 Passiflora edulis Sims. cultivated in Sicily: chemical profile, antioxidant activity and antimicrobial potential of its passion fruit. literature abstract metadata
  6. T2 Dietary intervention with purple passion fruit peel in asthma: insights into Th2-mediated responses in an ovalbumin-induced murine model. literature abstract metadata
  7. T2 Biosynthesis of antibacterial zinc oxide nanoparticles from endophytic Streptomyces werraensis. literature abstract metadata
  8. T2 PeMYB6 Competes with PeMYB114 for Interaction with PebHLH42 to Regulate Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Passion Fruit. literature abstract metadata