Passion Flower for Fibromyalgia
Passion flower, also referred to as Passiflora incarnate, is a flowering plant that is used as an herbal remedy for insomnia, stress, and anxiety by many people. The Passion flower plant is native to the USA as well as several other places of the world including China, parts of southern Asia and much of South America.
The main herbal use of passion flower is for anxiety relief. Although, most physicians don’t prescribe passion flower for anxiety because of the lack of scientific evidence of its effectiveness. Some people have reported that taking passion flower for anxiety treatment is as effective as some prescription anxiety medications.
Another benefit many experience from this plant is help with sleep. Chemical substances in the passion flower is said to have a very calming and sedating effect. Many say that taking passion flower reduces muscle spasms. Some individuals have also taken passion flower for gastrointestinal symptoms like an upset stomach.
We know that there is no cure for fibro, but after a little research it isn’t hard to see why Passion flower is a popular natural resource for those suffering from this condition.
Have you tried Passion flower? I would love to here from you and how it has worked or not worked for you!
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I am a Father of 2 wonderful boys and husband to my beautiful wife. My wife was Assessed with fibromyalgia and has been in a lot of pain. I started this blog as place to share my research on fibro diets and treatments. We have decided not to claim this condition and try to beat it naturally. The site is for me and my family just as much as it is for you. I hope these articles help in some small way!
How do you use the Plant… Do you let it dry out and make Tea???
I have Fibro.. and I grow this Plant every year in my Garden.
Hello Ana,
Thanks for the comment. There are several way to buy it. Pills, Tea, Drops, etc. However, I am not sure the process of using the plant when you grow it yourself. I will have to look into that
Here is what I found Ana,
Brewing Passionflower in Tea
You can make a sedative tea by adding 8-ounces of boiling water to a teaspoon of dried passionflower leaves (place the leaves in a tea ball or muslin bag). Let steep for five minutes. Limit the dosage to one cup about an hour before bedtime.