Purple Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Passiflora incarnata is a flowering plant used extensively in various traditional medicine systems. It has been traditionally applied to address sleeplessness, insomnia, neuralgia, spasms, epilepsy, and neurosis, as well as for skin complaints, burns, diarrhea, and eye issues. Scientific evidence suggests potential anxiolytic effects in clinical studies, and research has explored its therapeutic potential for managing Major Depressive Disorder. While studies identify complex chemical profiles including flavonoids like vitexin, more robust data may be needed. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- insomnia · neuralgia
- Traditions
- Unani · traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- insomnia
- neuralgia
- spasms
- epilepsy
- sedative
- burns
- diarrhea
- eruption
- eye complaints
- hemorrhoids
- morphinism
- neurosis
- skin complaints
- sleeplessness
What the science says
- The study identified a complex chemical profile in Passiflora incarnata and other plants used in Nurexan, including flavonoids like vitexin and isovitexin.
- Passiflora incarnata demonstrated anxiolytic effects in clinical studies, but its use requires careful monitoring due to potential safety concerns.
- The study examines the therapeutic potential of various medicinal plants for managing Major Depressive Disorder, including Passiflora incarnata.
- A novel Sphingomonas species, Sphingomonas incarnata sp. nov., was isolated from Passiflora incarnata leaves and shows potential for plant growth promotion and secondary metabolism modulation.
Frequently asked questions
What is Purple Passionflower?
Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Purple Passionflower traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Purple Passionflower for: insomnia, neuralgia, spasms, epilepsy, sedative, burns. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Purple Passionflower?
Purple Passionflower appears in these traditions in our sources: Unani, traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Purple Passionflower?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Purple Passionflower; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study identified a complex chemical profile in Passiflora incarnata and other plants used in Nurexan, including flavonoids like vitexin and isovitexin.
How strong is the evidence for Purple Passionflower?
The strongest finding for Purple Passionflower carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Purple Passionflower safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Purple Passionflower in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Purple Passionflower interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Purple Passionflower in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Purple Passionflower?
Purple Passionflower is also known as: Страстоцвет мясо-красный, passiflore rouge.
Is Purple 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.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Medicinal Plants for Major Depressive Disorder. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Chemical characterization of Nurexan: composition of a multicomponent natural veterinary medicinal product. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Supplements with Anxiolytic, Antidepressant, and Sedative Action: A Review of Clinical Data and Toxicological Risks. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Sphingomonas incarnata sp. nov., an endophytic bacterium with bioactive potential isolated from passionfruit leaves. literature abstract metadata