A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Passion Flower, Passionflower, Passiflora, Passion Vine, Purple Passion Flower, Granadilla, Maracoc, Maypops, Crown of Thorns, Pasionaria,  Passiflora Incarnata
Traditional Usages: Relaxes Nervous System, Anxiety, Tension, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Dysentery, Neuralgia, Painful Menstruation, Reduces High Blood Pressure, Sedative, Used for withdrawal from Opiates, Alcohol and Painkillers, Herpes, Epilepsy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hysteria, Twitching of the limbs, Tremor in the Elderly, Lessens reliance on Valium and Librium, Rapid Heart Beat, Pain of Shingles, Snakebites, Fevers, Boils, Wounds, Eatache, Insomnia, Stomach and Menstrual Cramps,
Resources: US, Europe, Peru, Argentina, India
Parts Used: Flower, Dried Vine, Stem, Shoots
Health Warning: Seek medical advice before using Passionflower if Pregnant. Considered unsafe by FDA,US, however in Europe it is considered safe

Passionflower, Chamomile. Horsetail, St John’s Wort, Lemon Balm and Peppermint - Herbal remedy for Sleepwalking:  Herbal teas and infusions prepared from passionflower, chamomile, St John’s Wart, horsetail, lemon balm and peppermint herbs are useful in the treatment of sleeping disorders. These herbal remedies act as natural sedatives. You can also add them to your bath water.

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