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What is it?

In herbal medicine we include all the dried aerial parts that remain after harvesting the fruit from Passionflowers, which is the same plant that produces Passion fruit. Passionflowers are long lived, climbing herbs that grow stunning flowers.

How has it been used?

Passionflower has a long tradition of use for insomnia, anxiety, nervous excitability, high blood pressure and to reduce tremors. It is an entirely safe herb that has been used to help hyperactive children who can't sleep or settle.

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Personal experiences

I use a lot of Passionflower and like it as a tincture just as much as a tea. Passionflower has a mellow and meditative effect on people if used in sufficient dosages. It’s easy to imagine how this plant has something in it that has the power to make you stop, pay attention, forget about yourself for a moment and let nature take over for a while.

People do somewhat vary in how much Passionflower tea or tincture they need to achieve an obvious therapeutic effect. If needed, moderate to high doses will not cause adverse reactions.

For all kinds of stress and tension Passionflower combines perfectly with any of Skullcap, Oatstraw, Chamomile or Lemon Balm.

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History and Folklore

We have observed some individuals appear to be very susceptible to its effects in even small doses. Moderate doses act as an antispasmodic and are somewhat hypnotic. Its force is exerted chiefly upon the nervous system, the remedy finding a wide application in spasmodic disorders and as a rest-producing agent. It is specially useful to allay restlessness and overcome wakefulness, when these are the result of exhaustion, or the nervous excitement of debility. It proves specially useful in the insomnia of infants and old people. It gives sleep to those who are laboring under the effects of mental worry or from mental overwork. It relieves the nervous symptoms due to menstrual disturbances, and the nervous irritability resulting from prolonged illness. The sleep induced by passiflora is a peaceful, restful slumber, and the patient awakens quiet and refreshed.

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