It can cause a different reactions in different people, but for me, it's a great mind and body relaxer. I fall asleep more easily and am more likely to sleep through the night if I make an evening cup of passionflower tea. I don't like to take prescription drugs, and being able to head out to the garden to pluck a few plant leaves as sleep aids is a very, very nice alternative. You should seriously consider trying it if you're having trouble sleeping. (You can also purchase passion flower tea
Special note: If you grow lemon balm
Passion Flower Tea Recipe
Ingredients
8 ounces of boiling water
1 teaspoon of dried passionflower leaves (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
Directions
Put the leaves in a muslin bag or tea infuser
Caution: Medicinal passionflower should not be ingested by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding. Don’t take passionflower if you are on anti-anxiety or anti-depression medication. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how your body will react to using passion flower. Some people have reported fogginess and an inability to concentrate after taking this herb, so take it only before bedtime – don’t change your mind after drinking the tea and decide to party or go for a drive.
For more information on growing and using passion flower. Visit my post: How to Grow Passionflower
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Do the leaves have to be from the flowers?
ReplyDeleteNo. Leaves and stems are okay.
DeleteAwesome thanks!
ReplyDeleteCan I use the flowers too?
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