Passion Flower Herb

The Passion Flower, or Passiflora incarnate is considered to be one of the powerful herbs native to the Western hemisphere.

The Passiflora incarnate is a woody vine which grows the most unique flowers which reminded early settlers of the passion of Christ, hence the herbs name. The plant grows native to North, Central and South America and bears small, berry-like fruit called granadilla or water lemons.

Valued by Native American groups for its edible fruit and its medicinal uses, Passionflower seems not to have been adopted by settlers until much later than many other herbs. It has since been adopted by herbalists in Europe and elsewhere as an outstanding remedy for anxiety, insomnia, restlessness, spasms, and pain.

The aerial parts of the plant—leaves, flowers and stems—are widely used in herbal tea blends. Passion flower has a particular reputation for inducing a state of calm and relaxation. It's also quite tasty, on its own or mixed with other herbs, flowers or fruit peels.

Appearance, aroma and taste profile: Herbaceous with a pleasant aroma. Fresh tasting with a pleasant, floral note. Goes well with fruit peels, berries and flowers.

Botanical Name: Passiflora incarnata

Common Names: Maypop, apricot vine, passion vine, purple passion flower, passiflore, Wild Apricot