Passion Flower Herbal Remedies
Passion flower is a widely-used, safe sedative herb that can be taken over a long period of time. As a nervine, it is indicated for anxiety, insomnia caused by mental worry, nightmares, and hysteria. It is especially useful for people with overactive imaginations and paranoia. Passion flower is taken for PMS, dysmenorrhea, and menopause symptoms, including nervous restlessness. It also has a beneficial effect when taken for heart palpitations and hypertension because of its mild vessel-dilating effect. A tincture of the fresh or freshly-dried plant is probably the strongest form--it seems to lose its activity after it has been dried and stored for several months. Passion Flower has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL..
Passion Flower Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Passion Flower Infusion | 1 cup 3-4 x daily |
| Passion Flower Tincture | 30 drops 3-4 x daily |
Passion Flower Reference Information
| Latin Name | Passiflora incarnata |
| Other Names | Maypop |
| Part Used | Leaf |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, capsule, homeopathic tablet, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Nervous system |
| Cautions | Use only P. incarnata and P. edulis; other species can contain toxic amounts of cyanide-like compounds. |
| Botanical Info | A perennial rapidly-growing vine from the Passion flower family with beautiful fringed purple flowers, palmately five-lobed leaves, and fleshy fruits. |
Supporting Research
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