Passiflora species are used in folk medicine as hypnotic and sedative treatments. In this study the hypnoticsedative effects and toxicity of PassiJora edulis were assessed in rats and mice and in healthy volunteers. It was verified that some samples of Passipora edulis had a nonspecific central nervous system depressant effect. Furthermore, hepatobiliary and pancreatic toxicity to animals and humans were detected.
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