Passion Flower Extract

Latin Name: Passiflora incarnata L.

Botany: Native to the southeastern regions of North America, passionflower is now grown throughout Europe. It is a perennial climbing vine with herbaceous shoots and a sturdy woody stem that grows to a length of nearly 10 meters. Each flower has petals varying in color from white to pale red. According to folklore, the passionflower was given its name because its corona resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion.

Function:

1.For mood disorders (depression, anxiety, stress)

2.For insomnia and sleep disorders

3.For headaches, migraines and general pain

4.For stomach problems (colic, nervous stomach, indigestion, etc.)

5.To relieve menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

6.Analgesic (pain-reliever), anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, cough suppressant, aphrodisiac, central nervous system depressant, diuretic, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), sedative.

Active Ingredient: Approximately 2.5 percent appears to be flavonoids such as vitexin, orientin, homo-orientin, saponarin, schaftoside, and a few others as glucosides, together with free flavonoids including apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, and kaempferol.
In Europe, passionflower is required to contain not less than 0.8 percent total flavonoids, calculated as vitexin.

Vitexin:

CAS#: 3681-93-4

Molecular Formula: C21H20O10

Molecular Weight: 432.3775

Useful Part: The whole herb.

Appearance: Fine Yellow Brown Powder.

Test Method: UV.

Packing: Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside or as per your request.25kg/drum.

Storage: Stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.

Shelf Life: Two years under well Storage situation and stored away from direct sun light.