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Passionflower

Passiflora incarnata
Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. If in doubt, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, while on medication, or for use in children, seek advice before use.
Enhanced precautions for this plant: Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, due to insufficient data on the root. Do not combine with sedative, anxiolytic, or anticoagulant treatments without medical advice, due to possible interactions. Seek advice from a healthcare professional before any prolonged use, especially in children. Discontinue use in case of excessive drowsiness or unusual reaction and consult a physician.
Decoction — Root

Traditional root decoction

The dried and cut root is gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered before being consumed warm. This preparation was traditionally reserved for restless evenings, on the advice of an herbalist. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Tincture — Root

Root mother tincture

Fresh or dried root is macerated for several weeks in alcohol, then filtered to obtain a concentrated tincture. This type of preparation, being more potent, requires professional advice regarding dosage and duration of use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to find it

Obtaining the plant

Today it is found primarily in herb shops in the form of dried root or tincture, the plant being rarely present in the wild in Europe and more often cultivated for ornamental or medicinal purposes.

Harvest season

When to harvest it

The root is traditionally harvested in autumn, once the aerial part has withered, a period when it is considered richest in active principles.

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