What does passionflower extract do?

What does passionflower extract do?

Passionflower extract is a whole herb extract of passionflower, a plant of the genus Passiflora in the family Passifloraceae. This extract is usually made into powder through concentration and spray drying processes, which maintains the original flavor and nutritional value of passionflower. Passionflower is a perennial evergreen climbing woody vine belonging to the genus Passiflora in the family Passifloraceae.

It contains a variety of chemical components, including a variety of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and acids. Specific components such as methanol, ethanol, acetone, acetic acid, etc., which give passionflower extract a variety of biological activities.

What are the functions of passionflower extract?

Improve sleep

It has a neurosedative effect and can improve sleep. Passionflower is a well-known herb in Europe, used to treat insomnia and anxiety. Researchers have found that passionflower has a complex effect on the central nervous system (CNS), which should be the main reason for its comprehensive neurosedative effect. The extract has a pure natural sedative effect, conforms to the body's natural mechanism of physical therapy, and has no side effects such as liver and kidney damage, dizziness, headache, memory loss, etc. caused by ordinary sleeping pills or sedatives.

Promote digestion

It has an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles in the intestines. Passionflower extract can increase appetite, promote digestive gland secretion, and help digestion. Researchers have found that passionflower can slow down the speed of food passing through the digestive tract, thereby promoting digestion.

Assist in lowering blood lipids and blood pressure

Contains a variety of vitamins, can lower blood lipids, prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, and lower blood pressure. Contains up to 165 compounds, 17 amino acids and anti-cancer active ingredients, can prevent and treat cell aging, and has anti-aging and beauty effects.

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

The compounds contained in the Passiflora genus have antibacterial and antifungal activities, and also show anti-inflammatory effects.

Antioxidant activity

Because the Passiflora genus plants are rich in polyphenols, they have shown strong antioxidant activity in both in vivo and in vitro experiments.

Antitussive

It has a good inhibitory effect on cough and can reduce dependence on cough suppressants.

Effects of Passionflower Extract on Sleep Quality

Improves Sleep Quality

Studies show that it can improve sleep patterns, reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, and increase sleep duration. The extract helps calm overactive brain cells by increasing the amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain, which reduces anxiety and promotes restful sleep.

Relieves Anxiety and Depression

Passionflower has a sedative effect that can relieve stress and help treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Its active ingredients, such as GABA and vitexin, interact with receptors in the human brain to promote relaxation.

Anticonvulsant Effects

Passionflower has also been found to have anticonvulsant effects, fighting off chemically induced epilepsy in mice. While these findings require further research to support, they offer hope for passionflower's potential in treating epilepsy patients.

Promote Deep Sleep

Passionflower's sedative properties can help promote deep sleep. Its extract can improve sleep quality by shortening sleep latency and increasing slow-wave sleep time.

Application direction

Food additives

Due to its unique aroma and taste, it is widely used in beverages, baked goods, sweets and condiments. For example, adding the extract to juice, tea and carbonated drinks can add fruity aroma; adding it to baked goods such as bread and cake can enhance the aroma and taste; in the field of sweets such as candy and chocolate, its unique fruity aroma and taste add a touch of fresh flavor to the product.

Cosmetics

Due to its moisturizing and anti-aging effects, it is becoming more and more popular in high-end skin care products. It can effectively relieve skin inflammation and promote cell regeneration, becoming one of the important ingredients of many high-end skin care products.

Medical and health care

Due to its significant sedative effect, about 45% of passionflower extracts are used in the production of sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs worldwide. In addition, it is also used in the production of various health products. Because it is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, it has become one of the important raw materials for health supplements.

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