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Native to southeastern parts of the Americas, passionflower is now grown throughout Europe. It is a perennial climbing vine with herbaceous shoots and a sturdy woody stem that grows to a length of nearly 10 meters (about 32 feet). Each flower has 5 white petals and 5 sepals that vary in color from magenta to blue. According to folklore, passionflower got its name because its corona resembles the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. The passionflower's ripe fruit is an egg-shaped berry that may be yellow or purple. Some kinds of passionfruit are edible.
Passion flower is native to the southeastern United States and Central and South America. It's been traditionally used to help with sleep.
People use passion flower for anxiety, including anxiety before surgery. Some people also take passion flower for insomnia, stress, ADHD, pain, and many other conditions. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. In some foods and beverages, passion flower is added for flavoring.
Some research also indicates that certain types of passion flower might be useful for relieving stomach problems, including ulcers. One animal study found that passion flower extract helped relieve stomach ulcers in rats. However, more research is needed to determine if passion flower might have the same effect in humans.
There are several ways to take passion flower. Most common are infusions, teas, liquid extracts, tinctures and capsules.
Take a trip to your local health food store, and see what options it has. You may want to try an infusion or tea by steeping a teaspoon of the dried herb in a cup of boiling water for about 10 minutes. Then strain and sip.
You can also try adding passion flower to your bath water for relaxation. The typical dose of passion flower is about one to two grams, finely chopped. You can make a tea by steeping a teaspoon of dried herb in a cup of boiling water for a few minutes, and you can have two or three cups throughout the day.
If you are taking it to help with sleep, make sure to drink at least an hour before going to bed.
Prepare tea by using a saucepan. Bring the water to a low boil, and then turn off the stove.
Add the herbs to the water. You can use a muslin bag or tea infuser. Cover with a lid right away so the oils from the flowers do not evaporate.
Allow it to steep for about 10-12 minutes. Remove from the stove, strain if needed and pour yourself a cup. Then add some local, organic honey if desired. Try this at any time when you may feel anxious or at night before bed.
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