Passionflower the exotic: Properties, forms and side effects

Table of Contents What is passionflower exotic? History of passionflower Properties of passionflower Passion flower forms Side effects of passionflower

What is passionflower exotic?

Since ancient times, people have used plants and herbs to treat various health problems, improving both body and mind. An interesting plant with special healing properties is the passionflower or exotic, also known as passion flower. This plant stands out with its beautiful and fragrant flowers in purple, white and purple colors, as well as its large leaves. In Greece, they also call it clock, because its flowers resemble the discs of a clock. Let's learn more about how this plant is used and its special properties, but also about its history.

History of passionflower

Η passionflower or exotic was known in South America as a plant with medicinal uses and was often used in traditional Brazilian medicine. A Spanish doctor, Monardes, discovered it in Peru in 1569. Forty years later, it reached Europe and became popular as a beauty plant before it was used for its medicinal properties because botanists were impressed by its beautiful flowers.

Properties of passionflower

Some of them properties of passionflower is:

• Helps with menopause: Η passionflower or exotic can balance the hormonal fluctuations during her menopause, helping with symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings.
• Reduces stress: Η passionflower helps to relax and reduce stress. It is known for its ability to make us feel calmer, helping to reduce nervousness and anxiety.
• Antioxidant properties: This particular plant contains substances that are good for health, such as flavonoids. These substances help protect the body from the danger caused when cells are damaged by the environment (oxidative stress) and reduce inflammation, which can be linked to several serious diseases.
• Reduction of digestive disorders: Η passionflower or exotic it can help you feel less bloating and have fewer stomach aches or cramps. This makes it good for protecting against problems such as indigestion or a sensitive gut.
• Helps with insomnia: Passion flower is calming and can help you sleep better and for longer.

Passion flower forms

You can find some forms of exotic passionflower on the market as:

• Dried form for tea
• As an extract
• In tablet form

This wort used as Dietary Supplements to address many problems such as:

• Asthma
• Hyperactivity
• Difficulty concentrating
• Anxiety
• Menopause symptoms
• Insomnia
• Burns of hemorrhoids
• Convulsions
• Heart problems

Side effects of passionflower

You can take up to 800 mg per day from a special extract passion flower for up to 8 weeks with safety. Nevertheless, it can cause some drowsiness, confusion ή difficulty coordinating movements. Its excessive use exotic passionflower, such as consumption over 3,5 grams of an extract in two days, can be dangerous. It is not clear whether its application passion flower on the skin is safe. Furthermore, the passionflower or exotic should not be used during pregnancy, as there is a risk of causing uterine contractions. It is also unclear whether it is safe to use during it breastfeeding.

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