Passionflower (Passiflora edulis)

西番莲xī fān liánXifanlian

Passiflora edulis · Plant

Passiflora edulis
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Indications

Cautions

May cause sedation; avoid with central nervous system depressants; may interact with MAOIs; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Passionflower for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Common Cold With HeadacheDiarrheaDysmenorrheaInsomniaMounting QiNasal Congestion & Runny NoseNeuralgiaIn Joints Due To Rheumatalgia Pain

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Passionflower does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Dispel Wind & Eliminate DampQuicken Blood & Relieve Pain

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