Passiflora: Tincture & Tea
Passionflower leaves, stems, and sometimes flower parts are often brewed as tea. However, extracts are believed to have a stronger and faster effect, sometimes noticeable after just one use. These extracts are available in drops, capsules, or tablets. Tinctures are particularly effective because valuable compounds are extracted using alcohol, which prolongs shelf life and makes them easy to take internally or use externally. Just a few drops can be enough.
Ingredients for Passiflora Tincture & Tea
Passiflora Tincture (500 ml)
Dried passionflower leaves & stems (amount depends on desired strength)
500 ml alcohol (minimum 40% spirit or 70% ethanol)
Passiflora Tea
2-3 teaspoons dried passionflower leaves & stems
150-200 ml boiling water
Preparation
How to Prepare Passiflora Tincture
Place the dried herb into a glass jar with a screw-on lid.
Pour alcohol over the herb until it is completely covered.
The higher the alcohol content, the more compounds are extracted from the plant.
Seal the jar and store it in a dark place at room temperature.
Shake daily, then strain the tincture after 2-4 weeks.
Pour into dark glass bottles to protect from light.
How to Prepare Passiflora Tea
Pour hot water over the dried herb.
Let it steep for 10 minutes.
Strain and drink 2-3 cups per day.
Shelf Life
Tea: Consume freshly brewed within 12 months.
Tincture: Can be stored for years in a dark, cool place.
Application & Benefits
Passionflower is known for its calming effects and is used for restlessness, anxiety, and sleep issues.
How to Use Passiflora Tincture
Take 10-20 drops up to three times daily.
Can be taken pure under the tongue or diluted in water.
How to Use Passiflora Tea
Drink 2-3 cups per day for 6 weeks, then take a 2-week break before continuing.