Inpharma 1646 - 12 Jul 2008

■ The use of oral Passiflora incarnata decreasespreoperative anxiety in adults undergoing inguinalherniorrhaphy, according to a randomised, controlledtrial. Sixty patients were randomised to receivePassiflora incarnata [Passipy] 500mg (n = 30), orplacebo, 90 minutes before surgery. Numeric RatingScale anxiety scores were significantly lower in thepassiflora group than for the placebo group at 10, 30,60 and 90 minutes following medication.Movafegh A, et al. Preoperative oral Passiflora incarnata reduces anxiety inambulatory surgery patients: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.Anesthesia and Analgesia 106: 1728-1732, No. 6, Jun 2008 801115120

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