What is Passiflora Extract 10:1?
Passiflora Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1). It is used as a raw material in the production of dietary supplements.
Product Properties
- Part Used: Aerial Parts
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Passiflora Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Passiflora Extract 10:1 used for? Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to relieve mild stress symptoms and aid sleep, due to its Flavonoids (Passiflorae herba – aerial parts) content. With its standardized 10:1 content, the dried extract of aerial parts provides a consistent component source in formulations such as capsules, tea, tinctures, and tablets.
Benefits and Main Uses of Passiflora Extract 10:1
- Mild Stress and Tension: The EMA/HMPC recognizes passionflower as a traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of mild mental stress; most clinical studies have reported a reduction in anxiety levels.
- Sleep Aid: The EMA/HMPC lists passionflower as a traditional medicinal product for sleep; studies support its positive effects on sleep (traditional use).
- Sedative Support: It has been reported to exhibit anxiolytic and sedative effects via GABAergic and serotonergic pathways.
- Relaxation Support: It is traditionally used for relaxation in cases of daily mental tension and restlessness.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The flavonoids it contains modulate GABAergic and serotonergic systems, exerting a sedative and sleep-aiding effect.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (due to water solubility) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Passiflora Extract 10:1 is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part is: Aerial Parts.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the List of Restricted Substances in Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Passiflora Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.