Passionflower tea has been used in North and South America for centuries, but was eventually introduced to European markets and is now globally sought after. The flowers, leaves, and stems of this plant are all good for different medicinal applications, but the tea is brewed specifically with the leaves. Most of the health benefits of passionflower tea are the result of significant levels of harmine, flavonoids and organic acids, such as linolenic, palmitic and myristic acid, as well as various amino acids, coumarins, and other antioxidants.



Health benefits of Passion Flower Leaf



Passionflower tea boasts many different benefits including the ability to reduce anxiety, treat sleep disorders, prevent depression, ease menopausal symptoms, stimulate the libido, curb drug addiction, heal the skin and lower blood pressure, among others.


- The sedative and soothing effects of Passion Flower tea can help to balance your neurotransmitters, and also stimulate the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is known to improve mood and regulate hormones.

- The phytochemicals and alkaloids found in Passion Flower tea, such as quercetin and kaempferol, are known to improve mood and reduce levels of stress hormones in the body.

- This tea has long been recommended for joint disorders and arthritis, as well as gout, hemorrhoids, and inflammation of the gut.

- Soothing active ingredients in Passion Flower can help to relieve symptoms of indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, bloating and cramping, as well as chronic inflammation caused by free radical activity.

- If you want to increase your libido, this tea might be the secret, as it can increase the production of testosterone in the body, giving men a reproductive boost, not only increasing sex drive, but also virility and fertility.

- The blood pressure-lowering qualities of passionflower tea are well known, and are the result of a specific antioxidant compound known as edulilic acid. By treating hypertension, this tea can help prevent atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke and coronary heart disease, and generally, reduce the strain on the cardiovascular system. This side effect can also help relieve headaches and migraines, by reducing the pressure and inflammation in capillaries near the temples.

- This herbal tea has long been used to treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia or restlessness at night.

- Some people have turned to passionflower tea to curb drug addiction, by soothing the symptoms of withdrawal, improving mood and reducing anxiety. Furthermore, anecdotal evidence points to passionflower tea’s ability to reduce nicotine cravings, making it important for those trying to quit smoking.



Preparation:



Put 1g of dry herb into 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drink maximal 3 cups per day, between the meals.