Do you get the chills when you see this exotic beauty? #plantnerd #fangirl
Interestingly, this exotic flower has a cooling action that calm and soothe. So its particularly helpful for those who tend to be jittery, agitated or anxious, and experience feelings of overheating at times of stress. When I see someone struggling with anxiety, agitation and sleeplessness who has a red-tipped tongue I know its a good one to add to their arsenal.
When it comes to sleep, this herb can be great for those who just can’t get all the worry out of their heads – nervous exhaustion is what this beauty is made for. Native cultures teach that it reduces tension and sedates an anxious or nervous mind by “moving excess energy from the upper body to redistribute it in the lower body appropriately” and can also address digestive upset, fever & agitation that accompanies these intense emotions. We also now know that passionflower has antimicrobial properties that fight germs and support the liver and the heart when viruses and infections invade.
Passionflower is also helpful at relieving muscle spasms and nerve pain – and when coupled with herbs like St John’s Wort it can help to begin to heal the underlying issues causing the pain.
The more you learn about specific herbs and their strengths and affinities, its tempting to want to buy a bottle of each – but the true power of herbalism most often comes from formulas, blending a variety of herbs that address the underlying issues allowing the body to heal, balance and restore.