Chemical Compositions, Pharmacological Properties and Medicinal Effects of Genus Passiflora L.: A Review
Krastena Nikolova, Margarita Velikova, Galia Gentscheva, Anelia Gerasimova, Pavlo Slavov, Nikolay Harbaliev, Lubomir Makedonski, Dragomira Buhalova, Nadezhda Petkova, Anna Gavrilova
Abstract
vines can be included in the compositions of dietary supplements, medicines, and cosmetics. It has a diverse chemical composition and a wide range of biologically active components that determine its diverse pharmacological properties. Studies related to the chemical composition of the plant are summarized here, and attention has been paid to various medical applications-(1) anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective; (2) anti-depressant; (3) antidiabetic; (4) hepatoprotective; (5) antibacterial and antifungal; and (6) antipyretic and other. This review includes studies on the safety, synergistic effects, and toxicity that may occur with the use of various dietary supplements based on it. Attention has been drawn to its application in cosmetics and to patented products containing passionflower.