Passiflora (Passionflower)
Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Cooling vine for circular thinking, muscle tension and broken sleep.
Passionflower vine · Climber · Parts: Leaf, Flower, Stem
- Taste (rasa)
- Bitter, Astringent
- Energy (virya)
- Cooling
- Balances
- Pitta, Vata
What it is used for
Benefits
- Calms racing thoughts and improves sleep maintenance
- Eases irritability and nervous tension
- Relieves muscle cramps and menstrual discomfort
How it has been used
Traditional uses & benefits
Passionflower is a cooling nervine for circular thinking and tension held in the muscles — the classic 'monkey mind' herb.
Traditional uses
- Racing thoughts and difficulty staying asleep
- Irritability and nervous tension
- Muscle cramps and menstrual discomfort
Practical guidance
- 1Tea or tincture in the evening is traditional; it works best with a short wind-down routine.
- 2Combine with valerian for stubborn insomnia, with lemon balm for daytime anxiety.
- 3Avoid in pregnancy and with sedatives.
How much
Dosage
1-2 g dried herb as tea, or 200-400 mg extract twice daily.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Passionflower tea
Steep 1 tsp dried leaf in hot water for 10 minutes.
Evening, before bed
Night blend
Combine with valerian and lemon balm for a stronger sleep formula.
One hour before bed
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Precautions
- Avoid in pregnancy
- Caution with sedatives and antidepressants
- Stop before surgery
Where this comes from
Sources
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