Active Ingredient Passion Flower (passiflora Incarnata L.)

a plant genus of the family passifloraceae, order violales, subclass dilleniidae, class magnoliopsida. they are vines with ornamental flowers and edible fruit.

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medlineplus herbs and supplements: passion flower (passiflora incarnata l.)

Medical Condition	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
congestive heart failure unspecified	an extract containing passion flower and hawthorn has been studied as a possible treatment for shortness of breath and difficulty exercising in patients with congestive heart failure. although the results are promising, the effects of passion flower alone are unclear. high quality human research of passion flower alone compared to prescription drugs used for this condition is needed before a strong recommendation can be made.	c
other and unspecified special symptoms or syndromes not elsewhere classified	passion flower has a long history of use for symptoms of restlessness, anxiety, and agitation. early evidence from animal studies and weak human trials supports these uses. better research is needed before a firm conclusion can be drawn.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.