The passion flower has a calming effect on the body. It is well known, well researched, and a well respected form of natural stress relief. Passion flower is commonly available in all health food shops. But what is it, what forms are available and what else can it help with?
What is Passion Flower?
The passion flower is an evergreen climbing vine with purple and white flowers. There are 500 different species of passion flower.
It is a calming herbal supplement.
What Does The Word Passion Flower Mean?
The passion flower has a religious meaning. It has 5 petals and 5 sepals and these represent the 10 apostles who stood by Jesus throughout the final period of his life (often referred to as the passion). The rays above the petals signify Jesus’s crown of thorns.
What Other Names Is Passion Flower Known As?
The passion flower has been called passion vines in certain areas of the world. It is also known as passiflora.
What Forms Is Passion Flower Available?
Passion flower is available as tea, capsules, tablets, tincture, and as a liquid extract.
What Are The Benefits Of Taking Passion Flower?
There are many benefits of taking passion flower and they are:
- It can help with insomnia.
- Help reduce anxiety and stress.
- Can help with pain relief.
- Helps with heart rhythm problems.
- Helps with ADHD.
- Treat haemorrhoids.
- Good for skin burns.
- Good for stomach problems.
- Can help with depression.
Who Should Not Take Passion Flower?
People taking sedatives and blood thinning medicines such as anticoagulants should not take passion flower. Please read the directions on the package.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should not take passion flower.
Do not consume alcohol, aspirin or caffeine with passion flower.
What Time Of Day Should You Take Passion Flower?
Normally throughout the day but please read the package. Passion flower tea can be drunk before bed.
Can You Take Passion Flower On An Empty Stomach?
It is suggested that you can but please read the package.
How Long Does Passion Flower Take To Have Effect?
Sleep improvements can be felt after a week.
If you take passion flower for stress and anxiety you can sometimes feel some effect within hours but it will take many weeks before full effects are felt.
What Is The Longest Period You Should Take Passion Flower?
If you are drinking passion flower tea you can drink it every night for up to 7 days.
When you take passion flower for medicinal purposes you should only take it for up to 2 months.
What Are The Possible Side Effects?
Possible side effects are dizziness, confusion, and drowsiness.
If you know any more interesting things about passion flower, let us know on our forum and social media! Share some of your thoughts with others and start a conversation.
DISCLAIMER
Before you start any new diet, health programme, exercise routine, and ingest or topically use any oil, vitamin, mineral, product or compound, it is very important to consult your doctor, therapist or do a patch test to make sure you do not have any adverse reactions.
We do not offer any form of medical or psychological advice. The information in our wellbeing articles are offered for educational purposes only. Our wellbeing articles are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. Thank you.
