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