A Review On Miraculous Herb For The Treatment Of Depression: Passiflora Incarnata

Abstract

Background: Passiflora incarnata (PI) is a common herbal sedative and anti-anxiety drug used to treat various types of depression as well as having other therapeutic effects. It's also mentioned in several pharmacopoeias.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to look into the antidepressant effects of PI extract in the forced swim test (FST) and tail suspension test (TST) in male mice.

Methods: various clinical and preclinical studies are performed in studies based on animal models for the treatment of depression.

Conclusion: passiflora incarnata having antidepressant effect in an animal depression model and various dosage forms are prepared from extract of passiflora incarnata. Flavonoids and alkaloids having more antidepressant properties as compared to others.