Passiflora Incarnata Is Used in The Treatment of Anti -Inflammatory

Abstract

The main source of bioactive compound for human is the Passiflora family has the main source of bioactive compound for human being, which include approximately 520 species of dicotyledonous plants. Passiflora incarnata and P. alata, are   also known as maypop. The phytochemical properties of these fraction and the relevant in vivo biological activities (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal) in vivo control (asthma, hypertension, osteoarthritis, diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis) are also discussed. This review is current state knowledge about cyclooxygenase (COX -2). Many compounds have been isolated mainly alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols and carbohydrates Passiflora incarnata has been describe as passion flower, is widely and used to treat many ailments such as anxiety, insomnia, convulsion, sexual dysfunction, cough and anti -inflammatory. The ability to live a health, diseases – free life is a gift of medicinal plants to humans. This is necessary to protect our health. India one of the most medically and cultural countries in the world with a long   history of the use of medicinal plants, a tradition that is still highly valued today.