Is passionflower stronger than chamomile?
Discovered by Spanish explorers in South America in the sixteenth century, passionflower provides a slightly stronger remedy for anxiety than chamomile and as a result is often used for slightly more ambitious medicinal interventions like anxiety disorder.
Passion flower also has blood pressure lowering effects and blood pressure may drop too low in individuals taking blood pressure medications. Individuals should check with their physicians before using this supplement.
To prepare a cup of the tea, simply infuse 1 tablespoon (tbsp) of dried passionflower (or one tea bag) in 1 cup of boiling water. Steep the tea bag for at least five to seven minutes. If using loose passionflower, strain the liquid into a serving cup and sweeten with honey if desired.
What part of the passion flower do you use?
The above-ground parts (flowers, leaves, and stems) of the passionflower are used for medicinal purposes.
How do you put flowers in tea?
It is easy to make a tea whether using dried or fresh flowers. Use one tablespoon of fresh flowers or one teaspoon of dried flowers steeped in one cup of boiling water. Camellia sinensis or tea plant is the most popular plant used for tea-making on earth.
How to use passion flower leaves?
Using Passionflower Medicinally
Passionflower aerial parts - leaves, vines, tendrils, flowers - is one of my favorite herbs for sleep and sedation the nervous system. Enjoy it fresh or dry, as tea, tincture, capsule, whatever. It's often quite effective and blends well with other herbs.
Passionflower aerial parts - leaves, vines, tendrils, flowers - is one of my favorite herbs for sleep and sedation the nervous system. Enjoy it fresh or dry, as tea, tincture, capsule, whatever. It's often quite effective and blends well with other herbs.
How long does it take to boil passion flower?
Usage Advice: For a perfect cup of tea, use 2-3 grams of passionflower per 300 ml of boiling water and let it pull for 8-10 minutes.
How do you prepare passion flower for consumption?
Passion Flower Tea Recipe
- 1 teaspoon of dried passion flower leaves (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 8 oz. boiling water.
- Honey (optional)
- Lemon (optional)
Effects & Use
The Passion flower (Passiflora incarnata) has a long history as a medicinal plant and is a trusted general relaxant. It is used as a remedy for nervous tension and an over-active brain that, in particular, prevents sleep. Bartram’s Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine describes it as a “mild sedative and analgesic without leaving depression.” If you come across one or have one growing in your garden, you can pick the leaves (tender ones are nicer, but they are all effective) and the flowers, dry them and then make tea with them whenever you want a lovely, soothing tea.
