Passiflora plant has interesting, bright and large flowers. It can reach a height of about 3 to 9 m and has pink, yellow, blue and white flowers of about 4 to 7.5 cm. The fruits of the plant are edible. The essence of the flower of the passiflora plant, which is also preferred as an ornamental plant, is used as a flavoring in food and beverages, as well as by applying it directly to the skin.
BENEFITS OF PASSİFLORA
More research is needed to evaluate the uses of passiflora. Still, some studies suggest that passiflora may help relieve insomnia, distress, and anxiety.
The European Medicines Agency (AİK) accepts passiflora as a "traditional herbal medicinal product" and gives its purpose of use with the following expressions: "Helping mild symptoms of stress and helping to regulate sleep
There are two groups that claim to have advantages and disadvantages of Passiflora flower. The ideas of the group claiming to have disadvantages among these groups are as follows:
• There are remarkable warnings in clinical studies
• Causes weight loss and digestive problems
• Interacts with psychoactive drugs
• It is dangerous for pregnant women
Although its fruits do not have any harmful effects, it is not recommended to eat more than 2 fruits per day for all Passiflora species with edible fruits. Because excessive consumption can cause problems such as sleep and fatigue. However, it is recommended to eat and collect the fruits after they are fully ripe; because the cyanide glucoside substance found in the leaves of the plant is also found in the fruits. However, this rate is lower than in leaves and is the lowest and harmless in ripe or fallen fruit
