Passiflora Incarnata
Passion Flower Herb / Passiflora Incarnata / Herbal Tea / Passionflower / Dried Herb, Cut & Sifted
ORIGIN OF BULGARIA
Botanical Name: Passiflora Incarnata
Other Names: Passionflower, Maypop, Purple passionflower, Wild apricot (referring to the fruit), Apricot vine, Holy-Trinity flower (historical/religious name), Passion vine, clock flower, Christ’s passion flower
Passiflora incarnata is a perennial, climbing (twining) herbaceous plant belonging to the Passifloraceae family. Its slender stems and specialized structures called tendrils allow it to attach to and grow over surrounding supports. It naturally grows in warm and temperate regions and typically flowers during the summer months. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Spanish Christian missionaries interpreted the structure of its flower as a symbol of the crucifixion of Jesus. It generally has a mildly bitter, herbal, and slightly earthy taste.
Usage: Add 1 teaspoon of passionflower herb to 250 ml of hot water. Let it steep for 10–15 minutes, then strain.
Traditional Use
Passion flower is a beautiful climbing vine of the Americas, named by Spanish missionaries for its striking flowers. It is traditionally used:
- As an evening tea, about 30 minutes before bed, to support relaxation and restful sleep
- To help ease everyday stress, nervous tension and a restless mind
- To support a calm, balanced mood
- To soothe occasional muscle tension
Harvest & Character
Cut dried leaves, stems and flowers of Passiflora incarnata, with a mild, grassy, slightly sweet taste.
Please note: May cause drowsiness; do not drive after use. Not for pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with sedative medication.
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