Passionflower

 

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Chakra Colour: Violet

Medicinal Uses: Passionflower was used traditionally in the Americas and later in Europe as a calming herb for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and hysteria. It is still used today to treat anxiety and insomnia. The effects of passionflower tend to be milder than valerian or kava.  It is often combined with valerian, lemon balm, or other calming herbs. Few scientific studies have tested passionflower as a treatment for anxiety or insomnia, however. Passionflower’s ability to reduce anxiety makes it potentially useful for asthma, palpitations and other cardiac rhythm abnormalities, high blood pressure, insomnia, neurosis, nervousness, pain relief, and other related conditions. While there are some indications of its effectiveness, little clinical research is available to validate these medical uses. Other uses of passion flower include herbal treatment for menopausal complaints, for its antimicrobial activity, and as a flavored syrup to mask drug taste.

Magical Uses: Passionflower is used in attracting friendship and prosperity and heightening libido. Carried the herb to bring great popularity and attract new friends. Placed in house to calm trouble & arguments and bring peace. Used as a wash to diminish disagreements & stress. Placed beneath pillow to promote sleep.

Other Names: Grandilla, Maracoc, Maypops, Passion Vine.

Contraindications: do not use if you are on sedative medications, or antidepressants.

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