Botanical Name: Passiflora
incarnate
Passion flower is a large family of many different
species. The common edible fruit called water melon is a member of the passion
flower family. The name passion flower is derived from the association of parts
of the flower with the crucifixion of Christ. The wild passion flower has
medicinal properties. The leaves are the part used. Wild passion flower is a
climber that grows in moist areas especially places close to swampy area, where
there is much vegetation. The leaves are hairy and deeply cleaved thus having
three lobes. Passion flower’s best use is for sound sleep. It is also used in
the treatment of tremor, asthma, and as an adjunct in the treatment of
hypertension. It relieves pain generally and relieves tension in the nervous system.
It induces deep sleep so that even if the sleep is for a few minutes one is
much relaxed. The leaves are dried and taken as tea. It can be taken any time
of the day. Avariety of passion flower passiflora edulis is used as a tintcture
to treat sleeplessness, anxiety and cramps (spams). 100g of dried leaves is
soaked in alcohol for 7 days. Take 3 drops 1-3 times daily. A decoction of a
handful of the young leaves in 1 litre of water is said to be good for asthma.
Drink 1 litre during the day.
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