Instructions for use of the drug Passiflora and reviews about it

Prohibited during pregnancy

Prohibited during breastfeeding

Has restrictions for children

Allowed for older people

Allowed for liver problems

Allowed for kidney problems

Passionflower is a herbal preparation that has a sedative and mild hypnotic effect. Produced by such pharmacological companies as V-Min+ (Russia), iHerb, Biotus, dietary supplement Pharm-Pro. According to the instructions, Passiflora tablets are used in the treatment of various diseases of the nervous system, anxiety conditions, and sleep disorders.

General information about the drug

Passiflora incarnata is a medicinal plant with a sedative and mild hypnotic effect.
Based on it, many sedative drugs are produced, in particular, a monocomponent drug, the active substance of which is passionflower herb. It balances the emotional state without causing sudden mood swings. Medicines containing passionflower incarnate are well tolerated. The extract has fewer side effects compared to tranquilizers and other drugs used for anxiety disorders. The drug has a quick calming effect, normalizes sleep without suppressing brain function or morning drowsiness.

Composition of the drug

Reduces dependence on benzodiazepine derivatives. For depression, it helps improve libido. The extract is used as a biologically active additive. It cannot be used as a drug for the treatment of nervous disorders in monotherapy.

Drug group, INN, scope of application

Passionflower belongs to the pharmacological group of sedatives and dietary supplements. The international nonproprietary name is Passiflora. The scope of action of the medicine includes the following conditions:

• stress, anxiety;
• emotional overexcitation;
• hypertension;

  
  Consequences of hypertension

• cardiovascular diseases;
• sleep disorders;
• depressive states;
• menopause;
• chronic alcoholism;
• convulsions.

Release forms and prices for the drug, average in Russia

Passionflower comes in several forms. Tablets are considered the most convenient option.

Indications for use

Due to the medicinal properties of passionflower, it is used not only in homeopathy, but is also part of multicomponent, complex medicines.

Indications for the use of such drugs are as follows:

• presence of dizziness of unknown etiology;
• instability of mood and pronounced introversion;
• tendency to sudden and violent outbursts of anger;
• increased level of impressionability or irritability;
• the presence of compressive pain in the heart and behind the sternum;
• feeling of a panic attack;
• shallow sleep, insomnia and frequent awakenings;
• increased excitability.

In complex preparations, mutual complementarity is observed, as well as a positive effect on the central and autonomic nervous and cardiovascular systems, which has a good effect on treatment. It should be remembered that the interaction of drugs that depress the central nervous system, including alcohol, sedatives and hypnotics, potentiates the effect of the drug.

Indications and contraindications

It is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of neurological and cardiovascular diseases. Main indications:

• neuroses;
• neurasthenia;
• depression;
• hysterical reactions;

• 
  sleep disorder;

• hypertension;
• problems with concentration;
• withdrawal syndrome;
• premenopausal, menopausal syndrome;
• hyperactivity;
• nervous disorders of the digestive system;
• heart diseases;
• cardioneurosis;
• convulsions;
• joint pain.

Used for fibromyalgia, tachycardia, heart rhythm disturbances. The use of the drug is contraindicated in the following cases:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the product;
• angina pectoris;
• myocardial infarction;
• atherosclerosis;
• pregnancy;
• breast-feeding;
• children under 12 years old.

Passionflower: growing from seeds (video)

Teas with passionflower have not only a sedative, but also a hypotonic effect, and therefore are not recommended for people with low blood pressure. You also need to be careful when consuming passionflower for very young children and pregnant women. You should categorically exclude the use of passionflower extract in case of cerebral atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction and excessive amounts of uric acid salts in the body. We should not forget about individual intolerance to this valuable medicinal plant.

Instructions for use and special instructions

The medicine is used only on the recommendation of a doctor. The treatment regimen is developed individually, depending on the goal. If the prescribed dosage and duration of treatment are followed, the medication is well tolerated and does not cause addiction.

The drug is used as follows:

• Passiflora extract is used - 20-30 drops 3 times a day. The approximate duration of the course of therapy is up to 30 days.

• 
  Passionflower in tablet form is used as a sedative, 1 tablet 3 times a day. The duration of the course is one month. For other conditions:

• insomnia – 3 tablets immediately before bedtime (approximate course of treatment – ​​1 month);

hormonal disorders – 2 tablets 2 times a day. The dose is selected individually, taking into account the patient’s age.

In the first 2-3 days of taking the medication, drowsiness, headache or lethargy may occur. This is not a reason to stop using the medicine; unwanted symptoms go away on their own. The herbal medicine does not affect weight change. The duration of treatment should not exceed 1 month; the herbal medicine causes gradual addiction.

During the course of treatment, it is recommended to refrain from activities that require good concentration and speed of thinking. This includes managing transport, other mechanisms, and potentially dangerous types of work.

Psychotype of Passiflora

Passiflora is used to treat alcohol and drug addiction (morphine). The Passiflora patient is an unbalanced type with symptoms of delirium due to delirium tremens or drug use. Prone to hysteria, manic-depressive syndrome. Patients sleep little at night, are fussy and irritable during the day. In the acute stage they become violent.

The state of remission is characterized by unsociability, withdrawal, and aggression towards others. A common characteristic is the presence of spasms. Against the background of chronic alcoholism, attacks of epilepsy are not uncommon. Neuralgia of internal organs, limbs. The general condition is characterized as extreme weakness.

Note! Frequent patients of Passiflora are children (infants). They are prescribed the drug for teething, cramps, and poor sleep.

Possible side effects and overdose

With proper dosage, the medicine is well received, and the following side effects occur very rarely:

• arterial hypotension;
• bradycardia;
• conduction disturbance;

• 
  arrhythmia;

• drowsiness;
• lethargy;
• emotional arousal;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• dry mouth;
• bitter taste in the mouth;
• nausea;
• decreased appetite;
• diarrhea;
• skin reactions.

Temporary disorders of sexual function are rare.

Drug interactions and analogues

Concomitant use with drugs that depress the central nervous system enhances the effects of Passionflower. Alcohol and medications containing ethyl alcohol have the same effect. The drug enhances the effect of medications against hypertension. If simultaneous use is necessary, a dose reduction is required.

There are many drugs with a similar mode of action. Popular options:

1. Barboval (sedative for adults, contains phenobarbital).
2. Trittico (tranquilizer with the active ingredient trizadone hydrochloride).

3. 
   Novo-Passit (sedative herbal medicine, effective for sleep disorders).

4. Adonis-bromine (sedative, active ingredients - bromine in combination with adonis extracts).
5. Motherwort tincture (a sedative herbal medicine with a minimum of side effects).
6. Alora (monocomponent sedative);
7. Sondox (hypnotic with the active ingredient doxylamine succinate);
8. Bioson (hypnotic herbal medicine containing Passiflora herb).
9. Persen (sedative herbal medicine with additional hypnotic effect).
10. Sedavit (complex herbal medicine with hypnotic and sedative effects).
11. Sedistress (a sedative containing Passiflora).
12. Fitorelax (sedative containing extracts of hawthorn and valerian).

Useful and healing properties

Passionflower leaves contain a high content of alkaloids, which can have a sedative and hypnotic effect. The flavonoids, protein and pectin substances present in the composition also have a beneficial effect on the body. The plant contains traces of beta-carbolines, maltol, saponins, flavonoids, vitamin C and alkaloids including harmol, harmine and harmane.

The beneficial properties of the plant have made it possible to use plant raw materials for the preparation of infusions, extracts, decoctions and other medicines, and aromatic oil with passionflower extract is widely used in cosmetology and perfumery.

Not all types of ripe fruits are suitable for consumption. When growing, it should be remembered that not fully ripened passionflower fruits are characterized by a fairly high content of cyanides, which have a negative effect on the human body.

Reviews about the use of Passiflora

Passionflower has proven itself to be an effective remedy with a minimum of side effects. To get a more complete picture of the effect of the medicine on the body, we suggest that you read the reviews of specialists and people who have taken the medicine.

Doctors

The advantages and nuances of application are noted by experts:

Gladkikh O.K., neurologist: “Passiflora in tablets is a good biological supplement, effective for nervous, hormonal disorders and sleep disorders. This herbal medicine is not used as the main component of therapy for depression, neurosis, hypertension and heart disease. It is well tolerated and has no serious side effects.”

Radchenkova O. E., gastroenterologist: “Passiflora can be used as an additional remedy in the treatment of stomach spasms of neurological origin. Among the disadvantages is the rapidly developing addiction. Sometimes side effects occur in the form of drowsiness, hypotension, and decreased performance.”

Contraindications for use

According to numerous reference books of medicinal plants, the use of passionflower cannot cause side effects and is suitable for almost all age categories. The exception is people suffering from individual intolerance. However, it must be remembered that the use of extracts and other medicines based on passionflower requires a preliminary visit to the doctor, since the presence of exacerbations of serious diseases may serve as a contraindication.