Passion Flower - 1 OZ
Passion Flower - Latin name: Passiflora incarnata, Other names: Granadilla, Maypop, Passion Vine.
Although proven effective only for edginess and insomnia, Passion Flower has also been used as a remedy for depression and nervous stomach. Homeopathic practitioners prescribe it for asthma and whooping cough. Applied externally, it has been used for hemorrhoids.
What It Is; Why It Works
This perennial vine, which reaches 30 feet in length, grows naturally from the southeastern U.S. to Brazil and Argentina, and is cultivated in Europe as a garden plant. The blossoms are considered symbolic of Christ's Passion (their central corona, for instance, represents the Crown of Thorns), accounting for their name.
The above-ground parts of the plant hold its medicinal value. In animal tests, researchers found that the plant slows the passage of food through the digestive tract.
Avoid Passion Flower If.../ Special Cautions / Possible Drug Interactions:
No known medical conditions preclude the use. / At customary dosage levels, Passion Flower poses no risks. / No interactions have been reported.
Special Information:
If You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding. No harmful effects are known.
