Passiflora Incarnata is a herbal remedy indicated to calm nervousness and fight anxiety and insomnia, which can be found in the form of pills in pharmacies and drugstores.
These pills are natural because they are made from the passionflower flower, but should not be consumed without the recommendation of the doctor or pharmacist.
What is it for
Passiflora helps to treat anxiety, depression, insomnia and difficulty concentrating because this medicinal plant has analgesic, antispasmodic, refreshing, soothing, tonic and hypotensive properties.
Due to these effects, it can also be useful for weight loss, when the cause of excessive calorie consumption is anxiety, however, this medicine has no diuretic effect, nor anything specific to burn fat.
How to take
- Passiflora incarnata: take up to 2 tablets (200 mg each) per day, 1 in the morning and another in the evening.
Possible side effects
The main side effect of Passiflora is excessive drowsiness and therefore it is recommended not to operate machines, nor to drive because the reflexes can be reduced. In very rare cases, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache and tachycardia may occur.
When not to take
Passiflora is contraindicated in patients with hypotension. Also it should not be consumed with alcoholic beverages, nor with other soothing medicines, with sedative or antihistaminic effect. This herbal medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy, nor by children under 12 years of age.
