Passionflower

Part used: leaf and whole plant

Traditional use: Traditionally used as a sedative nervine for intransigent insomnia, anxiety and tension, to lower blood pressure and prevent tachycardia, and as an antispasmodic for nerve pain.

How to prepare (traditional): Infusion: pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried herb and infuse 15 minutes.

Dosage note (descriptive only): A cup in the evening for sleeplessness, or 1 cup twice a day for other indications.

Part used: leaf and whole plant

Traditional use: Hypnotic / nervine.

How to prepare (traditional): Tincture at 1:5 in 40% alcohol.

Dosage note (descriptive only): 1-4 ml, once in the evening for sleeplessness or twice a day for other conditions.

Part used: aerial parts

Traditional use: Traditional sedative for an overactive mind.

How to prepare (traditional): Tincture of the aerial parts, taken with water.

Dosage note (descriptive only): Take 1 tsp with water daily.

Part used: aerial parts

Traditional use: Traditionally for occasional sleeplessness and disturbed sleep.

How to prepare (traditional): Infusion of the aerial parts, drunk during the evening.

Dosage note (descriptive only): For occasional sleeplessness, drink up to about 300 ml during the evening.

Part used: aerial parts

Traditional use: Over-the-counter remedy for insomnia and stress.

How to prepare (traditional): Tablets, a common over-the-counter form.

Dosage note (descriptive only): As supplied.