✧ Passionflower ✧

Discover the healing powers of nature's garden ⋆。°✩ Ancient wisdom for modern times ✩°。⋆

Passionflower

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)

🌿 Properties: Sedative, Anxiolytic, Muscle-relaxing

✧ Overview ✧

Passionflower is a climbing vine native to the Americas, known for its stunning flowers and powerful calming properties. The name comes from Spanish missionaries who saw the flower as a symbol of Christ's passion.

✧ Medicinal Properties ✧

  • Natural sedative effects
  • Anxiety-reducing properties
  • Muscle tension relief
  • Sleep enhancement
  • Nervous system support

✧ Traditional Uses ✧

  • Treatment for anxiety and nervousness
  • Natural sleep aid
  • Relief from muscle spasms
  • Support during withdrawal from addictive substances
  • Management of nervous restlessness

✧ How to Use ✧

  • Tea: Steep dried passionflower in hot water for 10-15 minutes
  • Tincture: Take as directed for anxiety or sleep support
  • Capsules: Follow recommended dosage for anxiety relief
  • Bath: Add passionflower tea to bath water for relaxation

✧ Precautions ✧

  • May cause drowsiness
  • Not recommended during pregnancy
  • Can interact with sedative medications
  • Avoid before surgery or operating machinery