Passion flower (Passiflora Edulis)
If you ever paid close attention to this flower, you would probably think, “this flower is not of this world”. That was our first impression and what urged us to take a closer look at it. Now, it is one of our must haves in our “wellbeing” cabinet. We are very excited and thankful for being able to share with you, the finest flowers of wild Passion flower! Carefully selected and handpicked, naturally dried and kept in tact, providing you the best quality and benefits that you can get out of this extraordinary flower.
Passionflower tea actions:
Anti-inflammatory/Antioxidant
Hypnotic (sleep-aid)
Analgesic (pain-reliever)
Hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)
Nervine
Anxiolytic (anti-anxiety)
Anti-spasmodic
Antidepressant.
Passionflower tea can be used to treat insomnia, anxiety, anxietous depression, hypersensitivity to pain, headaches, agitation, transitioning from addictions, tics, hiccoughs, overstimulation, nervine tonic in preventing outbreaks of the herpes simplex virus, stress-induced hypertension, ease menopausal symptoms, stimulate libido and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis,
It can assist as well children with insomnia; trouble sleeping through the night; teething; colic; adjunct treatment in asthma; especially with panic around asthma attacks; whooping cough.
How to make you Passion Flower Tea
Place two dry flowers in your prefered cup. Add boiling water, cover up for 10 minutes. You can add your favorite sweetener. Enjoy!!
Precautions:
Do not take Passion Flower if pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from liver damage/disease.
Passion Flower can interfere with blood thinning and blood pressure medications. If you are taking any medication, please consult your health care practitioner.
Due to its sedative effects, driving or operating machinary is not recommended after consuming Passion Flower.
Always seek advice from a medical practitioner.