Passion Fruit

Passiflora edulis

Passiflora edulis, commonly known as yellow passion fruit, originates from South America and has been traditionally used in various cultural practices, though specific traditional uses for this particular species are not well-documented. Scientific research indicates that PCCV, a virus provisionally identified in Passiflora sp. plants in China, may have implications for the plant's health but does not directly relate to the fruit or its potential medicinal uses. PP-FP from yellow passion fruit has shown protective effects against UVB-induced photodamage by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing skin barrier function, suggesting possible topical applications. Gene expression studies reveal that PeMYB6 competes with PeMYB114 to bind PebHLH42, influencing anthocyanin biosynthesis in the fruit. To date, no major safety issues or drug interactions have been recorded for Passiflora edulis.

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最佳证据
D
注意事项

仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同,请查阅所引来源。

科学怎么说

  • 这项研究描述了在西西里种植的Passiflora edulis果实的营养和化学特征,并识别出果皮和种子中可能有价值的生物活性化合物。 D PMID
  • 在中国发现了一种新型病毒,暂命名为passiflora黄化皱缩病毒(PCCV),属于卡尔拉病毒属,感染了Passiflora sp.植物。 D PMID
  • 研究发现黄木瓜在自交与异交响应中存在不同的基因表达动力学,表明可能存在类似SSI的机制,具有谱系特异性调控模式。 D PMID
  • 来自Passiflora edulis的PP-FP在细胞和小鼠中显示出了对抗UVB诱导的光损伤的保护作用,通过减少氧化应激并增强皮肤屏障功能。 D PMID
  • "PeMYB6与PeMYB114竞争结合PebHLH42,影响番石榴中的花青素生物合成。 D PMID
  • 将硅和牛粪的综合使用提高了在半干旱条件下酸味番石榴中营养物质吸收、离子平衡和果实产量。 D PMID
  • 紫色 Passion fruit 果皮补充减少了小鼠哮喘模型中的系统性IgE和肺部IL-4及IL-5水平。 D PMID

Frequently asked questions

What is Passion Fruit?

Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis) 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 Passion Fruit?

7 sourced findings are recorded for Passion Fruit; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 这项研究描述了在西西里种植的Passiflora edulis果实的营养和化学特征,并识别出果皮和种子中可能有价值的生物活性化合物。

How strong is the evidence for Passion Fruit?

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

Is Passion Fruit safe? What are the side effects?

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

Does Passion Fruit interact with medications?

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

What are the common names of Passion Fruit?

Passion Fruit is also known as: маракуйя, grenadille.

Is Passion Fruit 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.

来源

  1. T2 Deciphering the Transcriptomic Dynamics of Self-Incompatibility in Yellow Passion Fruit: Evidence of Modified Sporophytic Mechanism. literature abstract metadata
  2. T2 Complete genome sequence of a novel carlavirus infecting Passiflora edulis in China. literature abstract metadata
  3. T2 Protective effects of Passiflora edulis Sims peel fermentation polysaccharide against UVB-induced photodamage via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. 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 PeMYB6 Competes with PeMYB114 for Interaction with PebHLH42 to Regulate Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Passion Fruit. literature abstract metadata