Passion Flower Home Remedies

Passion flower was once used by early Americans and Europeans as a calming sedative and to reduce hysteria and insomnia. Modern herbalists still recommend it as a sedative and to assist with insomnia. Passion flower is considered a powerful herbal remedy, because it calms muscle stiffness, tension and spasms without disturbing respiratory or mental function.

Benefits of Passion Flower

• Most often, passion flower is used to relax the nervous system. The herb is thought to produce a calming effect within the brain. Passion flower may help reduce pain, regulate an abnormal heart beat and relieve nervous anxiety. It is thought to be beneficial in controlling asthma and assisting with those that suffer from hysteria. Additionally, it is used for seizures, diarrhea, insomnia, anxiety, digestive ailments or skin irritations.

Preparation and Dosages of Passion Flower

• Depending on its usage, Passion flower can be consumed as an herbal tonic or tea, after it is dried or in its fresh form. Passion flower is prepared from fresh material, if it is to be used in essences and tinctures. Herbal teas of passion flower can be consumed several times a day to relieve stress and anxiety. Essences of passion flower might be rubbed directly on the muscles, for anxiety and muscle tension, several times a day, every two or three hours. Capsules also can be taken before bedtime, to relieve insomnia.

Precautions and Warnings of Passion Flower

• Passion flower is normally thought to be nontoxic, if used moderately. Some herbalists suggest three or four cups a day, without any problems. However, do not take passion flower if medication for anxiety or depression has already been prescribed. Passion flower may produce a sleepy or drowsy effect.

Side Effects of Passion Flower

• Depression of the nervous system could result in mental cloudiness or fatigue, if passion flower is consumed for a long period of time.