Passiflora has been widely used to alleviate various diseases in the folk in tropical nations,especially as a treatment for insomnia and anxiety in Europe.

• 西番莲属植物全草药用价值广泛,在热带国家普遍用作民间治疗用药,在欧洲更是颇负盛名,适用于治疗睡眠失调和焦虑不安等多种的疾病。