AECI and IIAP, Lima, Peru. Lutomski, J., 1960. Passion flower is known throughout the world for its natural sedative properties. It promotes sleepiness without disorientation and soothes general pain. Passion flower is used to safely relax hyperactive children.
Passion flower has disinfectant and diuretic properties.
It is also a vermifuge. Neurasthenia is a psychosomatic disorder characterized by easy fatiguability, lack of motivation and feelings of inadequacy. Passion flower has a calming effect. It is great for hypertensive children. It is a mild sedative which soothes the nerves, helps with hemorrhoids, headaches, menopause and is an antispasmodic.