Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database |
Passion Flower (Maypops) |
Botanical Name |
Passiflora incarnata |
System Affected |
sedative, blood pressure, alcoholism, nerves |
Properties |
Mild sedative, relieves tensions. insomnia, hysteria Calms nerves, high blood pressure. fevers Deterrent for alcoholism analgesic, anti-convulsant/spasm asthma, hemorrhoids, inflamation pain in nerves, headaches menopause alertness, parturition eyes, skin Parkinson's Disease |
Description |
vine;dried flower, fruiting top |
Origin |
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Notes |
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Toxicity |
none |
Dosage |
10-20 drops fluid extract, or 3 grains 2Xs/day |
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