Passion Flower is famous for its health promoting properties. It is the birth flower of February because some varieties are one of the earliest flowers to bloom, even through snow!

The Passion Flower received its name from early Jesuit missionaries to South America who believed they saw symbolism of the Crucifixion, the Passion of the Christ, within the detailed bloom including crosses, the crown of thorns, and nails and cords.

The “Maypop” Passion Flower will generally pop through the soil in late spring. It is the official state wildflower of Tennessee and grows wild in the southern states and South America.

Known for its longstanding health benefits, the Passion Flower has been thoroughly studied and is generally regarded as safe by the FDA.

Scientific studies have not been able to isolate the compounds that produce the benefits in the Passion Flower to any one chemical group. In fact, it is only when these chemicals are in combination that the health benefits are measurable and duplicatable.

Imagine that- just as God intended in His created nature.

For centuries various species of the plant have been used for its medicinal benefits by many people groups around the world. Today, herbalists and health practitioners recognize the health benefits of Passion Flower and use it as a sedative, an antispasmodic, and a pain reliever. It is also widely used to aid anxiety, PMS, menstrual cramps, muscle cramps, menopausal symptoms, Parkinson’s tremor, epilepsy, insomnia, neuralgia, hypertension, and inflammation, among many other documented benefits.

When supplementing with Passion Flower, look for reputable brands that are not heat or chemical processed. Or, simply brew yourself a nice hot cup of Passion Flower tea after your evening meal to warm you up and calm you down for a cozy night’s sleep.

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