Passionflower (Maypop) |
|
Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Passiflora incarnata
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Flowers
Fruit
Chemicals this herb contains:
Cyanogenic glycosides (See Glossary)
Harmaline
Harman
Harmine
Harmol
KNOWN EFFECTS
Depresses nerve transfer in spinal cord and brain.
Increases respiratory rate.
Slightly depresses central nervous system.
Causes hallucinations.
Miscellaneous information:
Smoking passion flower reportedly causes mental changes
similar to marijuana.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Reduces headaches.
Treats epilepsy.
Treats convulsions.
Treats insomnia.
Is used as "nerve tonic."
Acts as a tranquilizer.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
This product will not help you. It may cause toxic symptoms.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for
short periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Convulsions |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Decreased body temperature |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Hallucinations |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Muscle paralysis, including |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| muscles used in breathing |
|
|
|
|
|
Dserun mollit anim id est laborum. Lorem ipsum and sunt in culpa qui officias deserunt mollit. Excepteur plus sint occaecat the best cupidatat nonr proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. September 24, 2004
