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Scientific Name: Passiflora incarnata
AKA: Maypop, Passiflora
Medicinal Properties
Passionflower is most often used as a sedative and tranquilizer. Passionflower helps to treat anxiety and
nervous disorders. Passionflower can be used to help induce sleep. It is best when used to treat
sleeplessness on a temporary basis. Passionflower helps to relax the body and allow the body to rest.
Passionflower can also help the body to reduce pain. It is often used for menstrual discomfort,
headaches, and toothaches.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: water
Used for Peace, Sleep & Friendship
Contrary to its name, the passionflower is placed in the house to calm problems and troubles and to bring
peace. Carried, it attracts friends and great popularity. Placed below the pillow, it aids in sleep.
Did You Know? (Background)
The passionflower derives its name from the religious symbolism that surrounds it. The way the plant
looks is thought to be symbolic of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The flowers are purple and white -
colors that have long been representative of the crucifixion of Christ. The flower also has 3 styles that
represent the nails used and 5 stamens that represent the wounds of Christ.
While the name of this flower has its roots in the Bible, it has uses in herbal medicine as well.
The passionflower is used as a sedative and tranquilizer in many parts of North America and Central
America. Research has shown that it does have this affect on the body, but the exact mechanism isn't
known.
Safety
Do not take large doses of passionflower if you are pregnant. Passionflower may cause drowsiness, so
exercise caution while using it
AKA: Maypop, Passiflora
Medicinal Properties
Passionflower is most often used as a sedative and tranquilizer. Passionflower helps to treat anxiety and
nervous disorders. Passionflower can be used to help induce sleep. It is best when used to treat
sleeplessness on a temporary basis. Passionflower helps to relax the body and allow the body to rest.
Passionflower can also help the body to reduce pain. It is often used for menstrual discomfort,
headaches, and toothaches.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: water
Used for Peace, Sleep & Friendship
Contrary to its name, the passionflower is placed in the house to calm problems and troubles and to bring
peace. Carried, it attracts friends and great popularity. Placed below the pillow, it aids in sleep.
Did You Know? (Background)
The passionflower derives its name from the religious symbolism that surrounds it. The way the plant
looks is thought to be symbolic of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The flowers are purple and white -
colors that have long been representative of the crucifixion of Christ. The flower also has 3 styles that
represent the nails used and 5 stamens that represent the wounds of Christ.
While the name of this flower has its roots in the Bible, it has uses in herbal medicine as well.
The passionflower is used as a sedative and tranquilizer in many parts of North America and Central
America. Research has shown that it does have this affect on the body, but the exact mechanism isn't
known.
Safety
Do not take large doses of passionflower if you are pregnant. Passionflower may cause drowsiness, so
exercise caution while using it
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