Passion flower or passion flower has a very rich history and has been a wonderful medicine for our health for a long time. Therefore, you need to get to know it. This herb has a history of over 200 years. Its wonderful properties are known throughout Europe. It is a very effective drug in nervous disorders, as well as in acute epilepsy in children.
This herb comes from North America, has been used for years and is therefore subject to more and more research. The herb was first documented and used for medical purposes in 1867, and since then the knowledge and use of this eye-pleasing plant has been increasing. In Texas, Central America also passion flower has a reputation as a miracle medicine. Her other names are martyr of the Lord or the flower of the Lord’s Passion. In Poland, as well as in many other countries, it is grown as an ornamental plant in greenhouses. Probably the name for many of the readers is puzzling.
Why martyr ? Well, the Spaniards called this plant during the conquest of America because they distinguished in its appearance and structure: a crown of thorns and nails from the crucifixion of Christ. So the name typically has a spiritual character from the mainstream of Christianity. Dominicans and Jesuits also brought this herb from America to Europe. They took it as an example of a miracle that commands them to convert Indians to Christianity. There are about half a thousand types of this herb, which differ in color and size. It is bred for its ornamental use in floristry, as well as its extraordinary health properties and use in cosmetics. It contains very large amounts of alkaloids, glycosides and flavonoids. In addition, it is a treasury of vitamins A and C and potassium.
Healing properties of passionflower
- makes it easier to fall asleep,
- relieves anxiety,
- Soothe nerves,
- Relieves emotional problems associated with puberty, menopause and pregnancy,
- It works diastolic, treating colic, spasms, menstrual ailments,
- Relieves persistent muscle pain,
- Passion flower is often used for meditation and yoga exercises to reduce tension,
- Supports heart disorders, especially palpitations,
- It is an additional substance recommended as a medicine for vegetative neurosis,
- Calms down hysteria in children and, as mentioned above, helps in the treatment of epilepsy,
In the past, this plant was used to treat disorders such as drug addiction, alcoholism, nicotinism and drug addiction, currently as a supplement martyr it comes in the form of teas, tablets, drops.
Important !
Unfortunately, too high doses of this herb can cause visual disturbances, excessive drowsiness,
PASSION IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN to be used:
- pregnant women,
- feeding,
- Working with mechanical devices,
- drivers,
Passiflora for beauty
Delicate passion flower flowers are also a valued cosmetic agent. Used in cleansing and regenerating lotions, creams and gels. They are recommended especially for mature and tired skin.