Passion Flower Tea

Passionflower Tea-Passiflora incarnata is tropical to sub-tropical plant is native to southeastern Americas.  Not to be confused with Passiflora edulis that bears the actual passion fruit used in deserts, juices, and flavorings. It is an exotic plant that is attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.  Passionflower has a long history of medicinal use.

 Here are some of its key benefits:

Anxiety and Stress relief- is what passionflower is best known for. It increases levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, which helps reduce brain activity and promote relaxation. Often used in herbal remedies and teas to manage general anxiety, nervousness, and restlessness.

Improve Sleep-Traditionally used as a mild sedative or sleep aid, passionflower may help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia without grogginess that some pharmaceutical sedatives cause.

Do not take if pregnant or nursing.  

Please consult a qualified physician before taking this or any other herbal supplement, especially if you are on any medications.

This information is for educational purposes. The Food and Drug Administration has not validated any of the above statements. This information is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.  Please consult your healthcare professional prior to using any herbal product (s).