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Passiflora incarnata |
July: Fruits begin to ripen, active growth continues.
May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Widely used in folk medicine as a remedy for calming and improving sleep.. In some cultures, considered a plant with medicinal properties for the nervous system..
Perennial climbing plant with large decorative flowers and edible fruits.. Grows in temperate and subtropical zones, mainly in North America..
Handpicking ripe fruits and young shoots. Harvesting leaves for infusions and decoctions.
Fruits are harvested when fully ripe and soft.. Leaves are collected during the plant’s active growth phase..
Fruits are consumed fresh or dried.. Leaves are used to prepare calming teas and infusions.. Rarely used in food, mostly in traditional medicine.
Passionflower leaf tea (Brewing leaves with boiling water)
Calming and relaxing effect
Calming and relaxing effect
1. Pour boiling water over 1-2 tsp dried leaves.
2. Steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain and drink warm.
2. Steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain and drink warm.
Passionfruit infusion (Infusing fruits in hot water)
Vitamin-rich beverage with mild taste
Vitamin-rich beverage with mild taste
1. Pour hot water over fresh or dried fruits.
2. Steep for 15 minutes.
3. Strain and drink chilled or warm.
2. Steep for 15 minutes.
3. Strain and drink chilled or warm.