Herbal Actions:

Anxiolytic – Substance that alleviates anxiety
Spasmolytic – Substance that reduces or relives smooth muscle spasm
Mild Sedative -Substances that reduces activity , particularly in the nervous system and decreases nervous tension
Hypnotic – Substance that induces drowsiness and sleep
Analgesic – Substance that relieves pain

Health benefits:

May Help Reduce the Effects of Menopause, Including Hot Flashes & Depression.
Lower Blood Pressure.
Reduce Anxiety.
Addresses ADHD Symptoms.
Helps Reduce Insulin Levels.
Improves Your Sleep.
Reduces Inflammation.
Passion Flower & Chamomile Anxiety Reliever Tea.
There are many passion flower benefits, such as helping reduce and possibly eliminate insomnia  anxiety, inflammation from skin irritations and burns, menopause, ADHD and even more serious conditions such as seizures, high blood pressure and asthma just to start with.

Menopausal Symptoms: Menopause can be a difficult and stressful time in life, resulting in mood swings, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, and sleeplessness. The sedative and spasmolytic effects  of passionflower tea can help to balance your neurotransmitters, and also stimulate the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is known to improve mood and regulate hormones.

Chronic Stress and Depression: The phytochemicals and alkaloids found in passionflower (taken in tea form) such as quercetin and kaempferol, are known to improve mood and reduce levels of stress hormones in the body. This can keep you feeling energized and positive, relieving stress and anxiety.

Inflammation: Reducing inflammation throughout the body is what many organic acids and antioxidants are best at, and the compounds found in passionflower tea are no exception. This tea has long been recommended for joint disorders and arthritis as well as gout , hemorrhoids, and leaky guy. These soothing active ingredients can help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, constipation , diarrhea , bloating and cramping, as well as chronic inflammation caused by free radical activity.

Heart Health: The blood pressure-lowering qualities of passionflower tea are well known, and are the result of a specific antioxidant compound known as edulilic acid. By reducing hypertension this tea can help prevent atherosclerosis , heart  attack, stroke and coronary heart disease, and generally, reduce the strain on the cardiovascular system. This side effect can also help relieve migraines ,tension headache sand headaches. by reducing the pressure and inflammation in capillaries near the temples.

Sleep Disorders: Passion flower along with Valerian has long been used to help assist in the treatment of sleep disorders  , such as insomnia or restlessness at night. By impacting the neurotransmitter levels in the brain with flavonoids and other phytochemicals, you can enjoy a full night of undisturbed sleep and a refreshed feeling in the morning!

Equine Usage :

Herbs nourish, strengthen and re balance the nervous system so that once an anxious horse calms down he no longer reacts to things around him. The actions of prescription  medication such as sedatives and tranquilizers on the horse’s nervous system are completely different, as they simply block nervous system responses for as long as the drug remains in the horse’s system. This is why they are a ‘one-time fix’ instead of an overall cure.

Widely acknowledged as a good remedy for anxiety, tension and irritability, passionflower can be of benefit to horses who are generally nervous and apprehensive as well as those who are distressed and restless due to a current illness.

In addition to its directly calming effects it also has analgesic (pain-relieving) and anti-spasmodic properties and can be useful, often in conjunction with other herbs, for the hormonal  mare and the horse who has tight, sore muscles due to muscular contractions (habitual tension ).

One of passionflower’s phytochemicals – passicol – fights a number of bacteria, moulds and yeasts.

CAUTION: Avoid high doses during pregnancy.

Passion flower  maybe  considered as a swab able substance by most equine sporting competition associations due to its herbal actions which are considered as a painkiller with analgesic properties if used in high doses and within 3 days of competition.

 

Rosemarie