Passionflower
A long climbing plant with finger-shaped leaves, large crown-shaped flowers and sweet, egg-shaped fruits. Can be found in gardens all over the world.
Scientific name
Passiflora Incarnata.
Family
Passifloraceae.
Native to
Asia and North America.
Active substance(s)
Harmala alkaloids (including Harmaline and Harmine) and Flavonoids.
Effect
Passionflower itself has a calming effect, but is more often used to increase the effect of other psychoactive herbs like Damiana or Skullcap because of the MAO-inhibiting properties of Harmaline and Harmine.
Usage
Dried flowers and leaves can be smoked or used to make a tea.
Dosage
From 0,5 gram in a smoking combination up to 30 grams to make a pot of pure Passionflower tea.
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