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Passiflora: a review update.

Kamaldeep Dhawan1, Sanju Dhawan, Anupam Sharma

  • 1Department of Drugs Control Administration, Government of Haryana State, Sector-6, Panchkula 134109, India. kdd@glide.net.in

Journal of Ethnopharmacology
|July 21, 2004
PubMed
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This review explores Passiflora species, highlighting their traditional uses and medicinal compounds like flavonoids and benzoflavone (BZF). Passiflora incarnata shows significant CNS depressant properties, offering potential for new drug discovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacognosy
  • Ethnobotany
  • Medicinal Chemistry

Background:

  • The genus Passiflora encompasses numerous species with a rich history of traditional and folklore medicinal applications.
  • Phyto-chemical analysis reveals a diverse array of compounds, including flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, and phenolic compounds, contributing to their therapeutic potential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the morphology, microscopy, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, clinical applications, and toxicology of prominent Passiflora species.
  • To discuss recent research on the benzoflavone (BZF) moiety isolated from Passiflora incarnata.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of morphological, microscopical, ethnobotanical, and pharmacological studies on Passiflora species.
  • Analysis of reported phyto-constituents and their associated pharmacological activities.

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  • Discussion of specific studies involving the isolation and characterization of benzoflavone from Passiflora incarnata.

    • Main Results:

    • Passiflora species are rich in flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and volatile constituents.
    • Passiflora incarnata L. is particularly noted for its significant central nervous system (CNS) depressant properties.
    • A novel benzoflavone (BZF) moiety isolated from P. incarnata has been investigated.

    Conclusions:

    • Passiflora species, especially P. incarnata, hold considerable medicinal value due to their diverse phyto-constituents and pharmacological activities.
    • Further research into unexplored areas of Passiflora phytochemistry is warranted for the development of novel therapeutic agents.
    • The identified benzoflavone moiety represents a promising area for future drug discovery efforts.