Passiflora incarnata
Also known as Passiflora, Maypop, Purple Passionflower, True Passionflower, and Wild Passion Vine.
Passionflower is a relaxant and nerve tonic which soothes the adrenal glands and also interacts with the nicotine receptors in the human brain, making it an excellent herb for assisting in combating nicotine cravings and withdrawal.
Learn about Passionflower
Passionflower derives its name from its exquisite flower – South American missionaries likened its exquisite flower to the crucifix. This plant has nothing to do with arousing passions, it’s only use at bedtime is for a sound, restful sleep.
Better to have a habit of sound sleep than a habit for prescribed sleeping drugs.
Passionflower is also excellent for all nervous conditions and, unlike most other sedatives, users report that they wake up with a smile on their face in the mornings after a deep sleep.
Passionflower is also remarkably effective for interrupting nicotine addiction. Many previous chain smokers have quit tobacco altogether by weaning themselves off Passionflower. They either smoked Passionflower in the morning and refrained from cigarettes for the rest of the day, or alternatively smoked Passionflower sparingly as a ‘crutch’ to get them past their initial craving and habit of smoking. Many people report success quitting smoking by mixing passion flower into their tobacco and smoking the mixture. Over the course of a few weeks, they put more and more passionflower and less and less tobacco until only passionflower remains.
Common Uses
Alcohol & Drug Recovery, Alcohol Replacement, Anxiety, Dysmenorrhea, Harm Reduction from Cannabis, Harm Reduction from Opiates/Alcohol, Heart Palpitations, Insomnia, Menstrual Cramps, Miscarriage, Mood Enhancement, Nervous System, Neuralgia, Nicotine & Drug Withdrawal, Pain, PMS, Relaxation, Restlessness, Sedation, Sexual Anxiety, Shingles, Socialising, Stress, Tension, Tobacco Alternatives, Trauma (Emotional), and Trauma (Physical).Precautions
Passionflower can increase the effects of sedative drugs - combine cautiously.
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References
Thorpe, R. (2001). Happy High Herbs 6th Ed.
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