Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Passion Flower Passiflora incarnata	Analgesic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, hyperactivity, nervin, sedative.	Single product	Oct. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Passion Flower, Passion Fruit, Granadilla, Water Lemon, Maypop. Parts Used: Leaves and flowering tops. Historical Uses: Passion Flower was discovered in 1569 by Spanish explorers and it has been used since in traditional medicine as a sedative to treat nervous tension, anxiety, hysteria, insomnia and hyperactivity especially in children.1 It has also served in cases of sciatica, delirium tremens in alcoholics, nerve spasms, convulsions and nervous disorders caused by menopause.2 Externally and internally, it has also been employed in the treatment of headaches caused by stiff neck or cold.2 Externally, it has been applied to infected dermatitis and to aching tooth cavities.2 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: Avoid excessive consumption. Dosage: 30 to 40 drops after meals. For aching tooth cavities, apply a cotton soaked with the extract. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.234 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.137.

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