Product Description
Passion Flower Extract,Flavonoids.2% ;4%HPLC
Botanical Source:Passiflora spp.flower petals of Passiflora spp,Passion Flower Extract,Flavonoids.
........Common Names&Synonyms:Passion Vine; Maracuja; Apricot Vine; Maypop,Maracuja, passionflower, carkifelek, charkhi felek, maypop, maypop

passionflower,saa''t gulu, ward assa''ah,apricot vine,maypop herb,purple passion flower,passion vine, zahril aalaam, granadilla, passionvine, maracoc, apricot

-vine, saa''t gulu, ward assa''ah, zahril aalaam


Phytochemicals and Constituents:

Constituents: Alkaloids; harmine, harman, harmol, harmaline, harmalol, and Passiflorin.
Flavonoids: apigenin and various glycosides, homoorientin, isovitexin,kaempferol, luteolin, orientin, quercitin, rutin, saponaretin, saponarin and vitexen.
Chemical Composition:Alkaloids,Apigenin,Carbohydrates,Coumarins,Flavonoids,Fructose,Glucose,Gum,
Harmaline,Harmalol,Harman,Harmine,Maltol,Plant alcohols,Orientin,Raffinose,
Saponaretin,Saponarin,Scopoletin,Stigmasterol,Sitosterol,Sterols,Sucrose,Umbelliferone,Vitexin.

Phytochemicals:
Chemical analysis on passionflower indicates it contains three main groups of active chemicals: alkaloids, glycosides and flavonoids. Interestingly, when the glycosides and flavonoids are isolated and tested individually they have demonstrated the opposite effects for which the plant is commonly used for. Only when the two groups of chemicals are combined as a whole herb, do researchers observe the plant''s sedative effect. Passionflower also contains naturally occurring serotonin as well as a chemical called maltol which has documented sedative effects (and which might explain the natural calming properties of passionflower). A group of harmane alkaloids in passionflower have demonstrated antispasmodic activity and the ability to lower blood pressure. In addition, a flavonoid named chrysin has demonstrated significant antianxiety activity.
The main plant chemicals in passionflower include: alkaloids, alpha-alanine, apigenin, aribine, chrysin, citric acid, coumarin, cyclopassifloic acids A-D, cyclopassiflosides I-VI, diethyl malonate, edulan I, edulan II, flavonoids, glutamine, gynocardin, harmane, harmaline, harmalol, harmine, harmol, homoorientin, isoorientin, isoschaftoside, isovitexin, kaempferol, loturine, lucenin-2, lutenin-2, luteolin, n-nonacosane, orientin, passicol, passiflorine, passifloric acid, pectin, phenolic acids, phenylalanine, proline, prunasin, quercetin, raffinose, sambunigrin, saponarin, saponaretin, saponarine, schaftoside, scopoletin, serotonin, sitosterol, and stigmasterol.

There is some controversy over the exact composition of P. incarnata. Approximately 2.5 percent appears to be flavonoids such as vitexin, orientin, homo-orientin, saponarin, schaftoside, and a few others as glucosides, together with free flavonoids including apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, and kaempferol.
In Europe, passionflower is required to contain not less than 0.8 percent total flavonoids, calculated as vitexin.
The harman alkaloids that have been identified by some chemists are disputed by others. Umbelliferone, scopoletin, and maltol have been reported.
An antifungal, antimicrobial compound dubbed passicol is found in fresh plant matter but dissipates quickly from the dried herb or aqueous extract.

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Main Uses:

for mood disorders (depression, anxiety, stress)
for insomnia and sleep disorders
for headaches, migraines and general pain
for stomach problems (colic, nervous stomach, indigestion, etc.)
to relieve menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Properties/Actions Documented by Research:
analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, cough suppressant, aphrodisiac, cough suppressant, central nervous system depressant, diuretic, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), sedative
Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:
anticonvulsant, antidepressant, astringent, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), disinfectant, nervine (balances/calms nerves), neurasthenic (reduces nerve pain), tranquilizer, vermifuge (expels worms)



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Passion Flower Extract. Flavonoids 2%,4%HPLC
Description: Passion Flower Extract.
Plant Part Used: Aerial Part of Passiflora spp.
Content Standardized: Flavonoids 2%,4%HPLC
Serie Code: S-051
Expiration Date: 18~24Months in Good Condition
Storage Stock: Bulk in Stock
Pricing Terms: C&F;CIF;DDU;DDP.
Delivery Arrange: Soonest on the Day Confirmed

Appearance Showing: Light Yellow Brown Fine Powder
Extracts State: Fine Crystal Powder
Mesh Size: 100% Pass 80 Mesh Screen
Color: Light Yellow Brown
Odor and Smell: Charateristics Aromatic
Taste Sense: Characteristics.
Bulk Density: 0.47~0.49g/ml.


Preparations & Dosage:

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto lteaspoonful of the dried herb and let infuse for l5 minutes. Drink a cup in theevening for sleeplessness, and a cup twice a day for the easing of otherconditions. Tincture: take l-4 ml of the tincture and use the same way as theinfusion.
Dosing: Dosages---3 to 10 grains. Of Fluid extract, 10 to 20 minims.
The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, or expert opinion. Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. Brands may be made differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. The below doses may not apply to all products. You should read product labels, and discuss doses with a qualified healthcare provider before starting therapy.
Standardization: Standardization involves measuring the amount of certain chemicals in products to try to make different preparations similar to each other. It is not always known if the chemicals being measured are the "active" ingredients. While there is no widely accepted standardization for passion flower, the flavonoid components have been used for standardization in some commercial products.
Adults (18 years and older):
General: Safety and effectiveness have not been established for any dose. There are no standard or well-studied doses of passion flower. Different preparations and doses have been used traditionally.
Dried herb: 0.5 to 2 grams taken 3 to 4 times daily by mouth has been used.
Tincture(1:8): 1 to 4 milliliters taken 3 to 4 times daily by mouth has been used.
Tea: Tea made from 4 to 8 grams of dried herb, taken daily has been used.
Infusion: 2.5 grams has been used 3 to 4 times daily.
Children (younger than 18 years):
There is not enough scientific data to recommend passion flower for use in children at any dose.

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