{"id":7027,"date":"2019-05-30T20:51:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T20:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7027"},"modified":"2021-04-08T19:52:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T19:52:50","slug":"15-amazing-things-passion-flower-is-good-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/15-amazing-things-passion-flower-is-good-for\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Amazing Things Passion Flower is Good For"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Passionflower has many different benefits for people who choose to use it as a natural remedy. Most people will opt to use it as a tea, due to the easiness this affords when it comes to consumption. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amongst the numerous things that passionflower has been shown to be good for are sleep disorders such as insomnia, as well as a range of psychological and mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. It has also been found to be effective in the soothing of certain menopausal symptoms, as well as for stimulating libido and helping to curb drug addictions. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s a lot of plus points for a humble ingredient such as the passionflower, and so eight of these things are explained in a little more detail here, again with the assumption being that passionflower is consumed within a tea. Whilst the stem and the root are used in many cases too, the tea is brewed specifically with the leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Menopause <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A stressful time in the lives of many women, menopause <\/a>can often bring about difficult mood swings, significant hormonal changes and imbalances, anxiety and even sleep problems. Passionflower tea has incredible soothing capabilities meaning that some of these problems can be addressed with a simple cup of tea. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ve heard the saying that tea fixes everything, and whilst this may be a little far fetched, a cup or two of passionflower tea can certainly make a big difference to the day to day life of someone going through the menopause. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neurotransmitters can be balanced and mood-improving and hormone-regulating GABA can also be released into the system. All of this from a simple cup of tea infused with passionflower, who would\u2019ve thought it? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, since you asked, lots of different cultures over many centuries would\u2019ve thought it actually. They did it too, and so should women today looking for relief from the symptoms of the menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Chronic Stress and Depression<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the battle against stress and depression <\/a>is best rooted in an attack tactic as opposed to a defensive strategy. This means that instead of trying to prevent stress and depression, a person should try to promote feeling energized and positive. This is, of course, a lot easier said than done, however, there are certain phytochemicals and alkaloids found within passionflower tea which could help this process. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quercetin and kaempferol are widely accepted as mood enhancers and recognized for their ability to actually reduce the level of stress hormones in the body. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cup of tea often has the power to give someone a \u2018pick me up\u2019 every now and then, but a cup of passionflower tea can go way beyond that, and help someone feel energized and develop a positive outlook. Instead of that cup of passionflower tea being half empty, it will be half full in no time at all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Skin Conditions    <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Still focusing on the application and use of passionflower as a tea, this benefit involved the topical application of the tea onto a range of skin conditions. It may sound strange to rub tea on the skin, but once the benefits have been observed, it won\u2019t seem strange at all. This method of using passionflower tea is effective in the treatment of certain rashes<\/a>, mild burns and irritation or inflammation to localized or widespread areas of the skin. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s eczema that a person is struggling with, or even psoriasis, the benefits of applying passionflower tea topically can be particularly powerful in treating conditions ranging from water scalding right through to allergic reactions and the resulting skin conditions these cause. This is far from a common use of passionflower, or indeed passionflower tea, but an increasing trend towards natural remedies is finding traditional ways at an impressive speed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Inflammation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A range of organic acids and antioxidants are particularly effective when it comes to reducing inflammation <\/a>throughout the body. It’s what they’re best. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are certain compounds found within passionflower tea that are no different, leading to the recommendation of this natural remedy for the treatment of conditions to do with the joints. Arthritis too can be treated with passionflower tea and the effectiveness of this treatment method has been widely recorded for a long time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passionflower tea can also be effective when it comes to easing inflammation in the digestive tract and the gut. It is particularly effective at treating hemorrhoids and gout, as well as a general inflammation to the stomach, intestines, and bowels. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are active ingredients present within passion flower with not only relieve the symptoms of complaints such as indigestion and constipation but also boost the overall performance of the digestive system and digestion process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Sex Drive<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes increasing libido <\/a>and boosting sex drive, people have been known to turn to much more strange solutions than a cup of tea, and that might just be where they’ve been going wrong, as just one cup of passionflower tea can work to dramatically increase the production of testosterone within the body. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This not only increases the sex drive of a man but can also aid virility and fertility. For this reason, men struggling with their sex drive may want to consider switching up that morning coffee for a cup of passionflower tea every now and then, especially as the two drinks could have hugely contrasting effects on the area of their life they’re trying to fix. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people, a quick cup of passionflower tea on the way to bedroom won’t work like a magic pill, meaning that it should be probably be taken on more of a regular occasion if a significant boost in sex drive is to be achieved.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Heart Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For its potent blood pressure lowering qualities, passionflower tea is well known and widely appreciated. These qualities are due to the presence of one specific antioxidant <\/a>compound found within the plant’s makeup called edulilic acid. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As it treats hypertension, heart attacks, stroked and coronary heart disease can be warded off to some degree. Overall, even for those with an already healthy heart, the inclusion of passionflower tea as a diet supplement or just as a warm beverage to be enjoyed can lead to reduced strain on the cardiovascular system, which is something that everyone and anyone can benefit from. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As pressure and inflammation in the capillaries of the temples are also reduced, problems such as persistent headaches or even migraines can be relieved. Whether a person is recovering from a heart attack, or if they have a very healthy lifestyle and body, taking passionflower tea can do amazing things for the health of the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Sleep Disorders<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It always seems so unfair that when we are at our most tired, we can still be unable to fall asleep. Busy modern society and unnatural light sources are surely to blame for the prevalence and increase in sleep disorders, but it is more useful to look at how these can be treated as opposed to pointing the finger of blame. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a herbal tea<\/a>, passionflower has long been used to help treat such sleep disorders as insomnia or restlessness. The tea impacts upon the neurotransmitter levels in the brain meaning that you can get a good night’s sleep and even more importantly wake up the next morning feeling revitalized, refreshed and raring to go. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people choose to include warm drinks as part of their nighttime routine, but the mistake a lot of people make is to include caffeinated drinks as part of that routine. Any passionflower tea should be made as part of a completely decaffeinated brew if the positive effects on sleep are to be realized.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Curb Addiction<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There has been an increasing trend in people looking to passionflower tea<\/a> as a solution to help them beat addiction to drugs and alcohol. The idea being that a nice cup of tea will help to soothe the symptoms of withdrawal, whilst improving the mood of a person and even decreasing their anxiety levels. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been some observational and anecdotal findings that point to passionflower tea as something which can actually reduce nicotine cravings, but more research is needed to back this up. If this can be proven, there may well be some deeper benefit to be discovered from passionflower tea in helping to kick an addiction to the side, as opposed to the evidence we have now which is purely based on opinion and personal experience. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that the actual act itself of making a drink like a passionflower tea can help curb addiction, as it mimics the process of drug preparation, but with much better results!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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