{"id":165965,"date":"2022-12-06T14:14:37","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T14:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=165965"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:20:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:20:42","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-passion-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-passion-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"Passion Fruit (Krishnabija): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects by Dr. Smita Barode\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Passion Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Passion Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Passion Fruit for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Passion Fruit?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Passion Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Passion Fruit<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe past few decades have witnessed an increased interest in using passion fruit for human consumption because of its juiciness, nutritional value, and health benefits. The scientific name of passion fruit is Passiflora edulis, which belongs to the family Passifloraceae. There are nearly 500 species in this family, and more than 50 are edible. However, only two varieties P. edulis (purple passion fruit) and P.flavicarpa (yellow passion fruit) are commercially grown. P.edulis is juicy, has a rich flavor and is less acidic than P.flavicarpa. Passion fruit is also known as \u201clove fruit\u201d, \u201cthe king of fruits\u201d, \u201cfruit lover\u201d and \u201cmaracuja\u201d. Passion fruit makes cakes, jams, jellies, tea, vine, and other beverages. Used as a traditional medicine to help treat constipation, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, cough, and insomnia, there are a variety of passion fruit benefits. Let us know more about the benefits that one can reap from the purple variety of passion fruit (P.edulis)1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Passion Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Passion fruit contains various nutritional components that are given as follows. They are rich in a variety of compounds including vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Total Fat:<\/strong> 0.7 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Sugars:<\/strong> 11 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Protein:<\/strong> 2.2 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibre:<\/strong> 10 g (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calories:<\/strong> 97 kcal (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 1.6 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 12 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 348 mg (per 100 g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nShows nutritional value of passion fruit 2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Passion Fruit<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nScientific literature has found that passion fruit shows numerous properties as those mentioned below 3<\/a><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have antioxidant properties.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-cancer action.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It can show antidiabetic\u202fproperties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be cardio-protective.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may act as an immunity booster.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It can be a mucolytic agent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I believe that passion fruit is not only delicious but takes care of your beauty concerns too. It has polyphenols that may be great for your skin. Based on research, it was seen that the seed extract has the highest concentration of polyphenols and antioxidant activity. It might help reduce melanin production and increase collagen, making your skin healthier 11<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Passion Fruit for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of passion fruit are described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Passion Fruit for Cancer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Passion fruit is rich in piceatannol, a molecule with promising anticarcinogenic properties. Yamamoto et al. conducted a study 4<\/a><\/sup> in 2019 to assess the effect of piceatannol-rich passion fruit seed extract on cancer cell growth. The study was conducted on human cell lines, where results showed passion fruit seed extract had a positive impact on cancer treatment. This may indicate that the consumption of passion fruit may help against cancers. However, more human studies to support these claims are needed 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>
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