Passionflower

(Passiflora sp.)

Passionflower  belongs to the family Passifloraceae. It's a perennial climbing vine that can grow up to 10m.

The name “Passionflower” is linked to the Christ's passion on the cross symbolism and has been given by Christian missionaries because of the physical structures of the flower that recalls the crown of Thorns and other symbols linked to Christ's Passion.

Passionflower is native of North America, but it grows throughout Europe too.

Passionflower has been long used among Native Americans in North Maerica for several medical purposes, such as for insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy,anxiety, and pain.

PASSIONFLOWER

Parts Used:	flowers (fresh or dried) leaves (fresh or dried) stems (fresh or dried)
Main Uses:	for insomnia, anxiety and other nervous disorders for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for epilepsy and seizures for pain
Main Preparation Methods:	Infusion/Tea: 2-5g of dried herb three times a day Fluid Extract: 10-30 drops of 1:1 fluid extract in 25% of alcohol three times daily Tincture: 10-60drops of 1:5 tincture in 45% alcolhol three times daily
Contraindications:	Avoid the use during pregnancy or breastfeeding It has been reported that in some individuals high dosages may cause nausea, vomit, and drowsiness
Drug Interactions:	It might increase the effect of other medications/herbs with sedative properties, such as antihistamines, anti-anxiety drugs, and drugs used to treat insomnia and seizure disorders

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