Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage

Passiflora alata · Wing-stemmed passion flower

Passiflora alata, a member of the passionflower family, is native to tropical and subtropical regions. While its traditional use in medicine has not been documented, it has shown promise in preliminary studies for treating mild to moderate anxiety, with 96.7% of participants reporting perceived health improvement. Scientific evidence also indicates that P. alata may have leishmanicidal activity and nitric oxide production potential, though the strength of this evidence is limited by the small scale of current research. The CRABS CLAW gene shows similar structural domains in developing petiolar nectaries between Passiflora alata and P. cincinnata, suggesting a shared biological function. Additionally, the butanolic fraction from P. cincinnata has demonstrated photosensitizing activity against MRSA infections in senescent mice, though this finding is not directly applicable to P. alata itself. No significant safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for Passiflora alata.

En bref
Meilleure preuve
B
Précautions

Information uniquement. L'usage traditionnel ne signifie pas une efficacité prouvée. Les preuves et la sécurité varient — consultez les sources citées.

Ce que dit la science

  • Passiflora alata était parmi plusieurs plantes évaluées pour leur activité leishmanicide et production d'oxyde nitrique, montrant une efficacité modérée. D PMID
  • P. alata a montré une efficacité clinique chez 29 participants (96,7%) présentant une anxiété légère à modérée. B PMID
  • Le gène DU POUDRETTE A MANDIBULES a montré une expression spécifique au stade chez les nectaires du pétiole de Passiflora alata et P. cincinnata, en corrélation avec les stades de développement des nectaires. D PMID
  • La fraction butanique de Passiflora cincinnata montre une activité photosensibilisante dans le traitement des infections à MRSA chez les souris séniles, bien que Passiflora alata n'ait pas été évaluée spécifiquement. D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage?

Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage (Passiflora alata) 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 Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage?

4 sourced findings are recorded for Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage; the strongest carries evidence grade B. For example: Passiflora alata était parmi plusieurs plantes évaluées pour leur activité leishmanicide et production d'oxyde nitrique, montrant une efficacité modérée.

How strong is the evidence for Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage?

The strongest finding for Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage carries evidence grade B — moderate evidence. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).

Is Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage?

Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage is also known as: Wing-stemmed passion flower, Cтрастоцвет крылатый.

Is Passiflore ailée, Grenadine, Grenadelle, Grenadille, Grenadille sauvage 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

  1. T2 In vitro evaluation against Leishmania amazonensis and Leishmania chagasi of medicinal plant species of interest to the Unified Health System. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Illuminating New Frontiers: Exploring the Photosensitizing Potential of Passiflora Species in Combating Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Their Infection in Senescent Mice. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Don't be so crabby: characterization and RNA expression of the CRABS CLAW gene in petiolar nectaries of Passiflora alata and Passiflora cincinnata. literature abstract metadata
  4. T2 Clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes of Passiflora alata Curtis use in participants with mild to moderate anxiety: a non-randomized experimental study. literature abstract metadata