| Autor: |
Nikolova K; Department of Physics and Biophysics, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria., Velikova M; Department of Physiology, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria., Gentscheva G; Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical University-Pleven, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria., Gerasimova A; Department of Chemistry, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria., Slavov P; Faculty of Medicine, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria., Harbaliev N; Faculty of Medicine, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria., Makedonski L; Department of Chemistry, Medical University-Varna, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria., Buhalova D; Department of Nutrient and Catering, University of Food Technology, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Petkova N; Department of Organic Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry, University of Food Technology, 4002 Plovdiv, Bulgaria., Gavrilova A; Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, Medical University-Pleven, 5800 Pleven, Bulgaria. |
| Abstrakt: |
Practically all aboveground plants parts of Passiflora vines can be included in the compositions of dietary supplements, medicines, and cosmetics. It has a diverse chemical composition and a wide range of biologically active components that determine its diverse pharmacological properties. Studies related to the chemical composition of the plant are summarized here, and attention has been paid to various medical applications-(1) anti-inflammatory, nephroprotective; (2) anti-depressant; (3) antidiabetic; (4) hepatoprotective; (5) antibacterial and antifungal; and (6) antipyretic and other. This review includes studies on the safety, synergistic effects, and toxicity that may occur with the use of various dietary supplements based on it. Attention has been drawn to its application in cosmetics and to patented products containing passionflower. |
