Davevanza
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I search through Medscape drug Pharmacology about Chamomile and Passion Flower tea infusion, and surprisingly, I found that both herbs contains an active ingredient called Apigenin.
Unlike Valerian which contains the standardised Valerenic Acid that binds to GABA receptor, Apigenin from Chamomile binds to Benzodiazepine receptor like Valium, Xanax, Ativan, etc.
I know Medscape is a medical source of information that have been proven through various trials, so the info I assume is correct.
This is what is stated :
- Passion flower
Mechanism of action : One component, Apigenin, is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist. There are various components, which also contributes to the opioid receptor agonist. It has little affinity to "mu" receptor in the brain which is responsible for its reinforcement effect ( " high"), but it has moderate affinity to kappa and delta receptor, which still contribute to its opioid-like analgesic effect.
The same thing applies to Chamomile tea, except Chamomile doesn't have opioid like activity. Lemon Balm also does the same thing.
So, naturally, these herbs are actually Nature's Benzodiazepines and opiates. They are able to alleviate anxiety, pain ( Passionflower), restlessness, stomach complains.
I have tried Chamomile tea, unfortunately, its effect is eclipsed by my Clonazepam. so i don't really feel its effect.
I am wondering if anyone tried any of these ? how is the effect ?
Unlike Valerian which contains the standardised Valerenic Acid that binds to GABA receptor, Apigenin from Chamomile binds to Benzodiazepine receptor like Valium, Xanax, Ativan, etc.
I know Medscape is a medical source of information that have been proven through various trials, so the info I assume is correct.
This is what is stated :
- Passion flower
Mechanism of action : One component, Apigenin, is a benzodiazepine receptor agonist. There are various components, which also contributes to the opioid receptor agonist. It has little affinity to "mu" receptor in the brain which is responsible for its reinforcement effect ( " high"), but it has moderate affinity to kappa and delta receptor, which still contribute to its opioid-like analgesic effect.
The same thing applies to Chamomile tea, except Chamomile doesn't have opioid like activity. Lemon Balm also does the same thing.
So, naturally, these herbs are actually Nature's Benzodiazepines and opiates. They are able to alleviate anxiety, pain ( Passionflower), restlessness, stomach complains.
I have tried Chamomile tea, unfortunately, its effect is eclipsed by my Clonazepam. so i don't really feel its effect.
I am wondering if anyone tried any of these ? how is the effect ?