What is Passiflora Extract 10% Flavon?
Passiflora Extract 10% Flavon is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Passion flower plant (10% Flavon). It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Flower
- Standardization: 10% Flavon
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Passiflora Extract 10% Flavon Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Passiflora Extract 10% Flavon used for? Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to relieve mild stress symptoms and aid sleep, due to its Flavonoid content (Passiflorae herba – aerial parts). With its standardized 10% Flavon content, the dried extract of the aerial part provides a consistent component source in formulations such as capsules, tea, tinctures, and tablets.
Benefits and Main Uses of Passiflora Extract 10% Flavon
- Mild Stress and Tension: The EMA/HMPC recognizes passion flower as a traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of mild mental stress symptoms; most clinical studies have reported a reduction in anxiety levels.
- Sleep Aid: The EMA/HMPC lists passion flower as a traditional medicinal product for sleep aid; 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 to promote relaxation in cases of daytime mental tension and restlessness.
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
The flavonoids it contains modulate GABAergic and serotonergic systems, producing a calming and sleep-aiding effect.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablettablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Passion flower is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part: Flower.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
For this extract, no specific numerical daily upper limit is defined in the List of Restricted Substances; usage is carried out in accordance with general dietary supplement regulations and the product specification/CoA framework.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry place protected from light. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years, varying 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% Flavon.
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.