Passion Flowers growing now in and around the Ocala Forest, are in abundance this time of the year. They are not only beautiful & unique, but also powerful medicine, effective in tincture or tea. Excellent for anxiety, powerful for insomnia or when you want a peaceful sleep. It has become my favorite night time tea for winding down.
From personal use, I find both tea and tincture to be effective within a few minutes of consumption (“...comfortably numb”).
No doubt it is a sedative, and should not be mix with other sedative medication also as with some herbs, I would not recommend for pregnant or breastfeeding woman, I find it to be a stronger relaxer than Valerian root. If you are lucky to have them growing around your area pick some, use fresh or dry them for teas. If not you can order dry flowers from many herb suppliers.
TEA BREW- place one or two flowers in cup and filled with hot steamy water, cover and brew for 8-10 minutes. You can drink it hot or cold, I prefer cold...enjoy
TINCTURE BREW- Fill a glass jar with fresh flowers, then fill with 100 proof Vodka. Brew for two weeks, then use 10-20 drops per cup or glass of water, wait 5 minutes so the alcohol evaporates and enjoy...Stay Healthy my Friends :)