Passion flower extract | Passiflora incarnata | 50x - 5 g

Passion flower extract 50x is a highly concentrated ethnobotanical preparation from the aerial parts of Passiflora incarnata. This striking climbing vine, with its intricate, architecturally complex flowers, carries one of the most layered ethnobotanical histories in the Americas — embraced by indigenous peoples long before European arrival, and subsequently given symbolic significance by Jesuit missionaries. Each 5 g package is hermetically sealed.

About passion flower (Passiflora incarnata)

Passiflora incarnata belongs to the passion flower family Passifloraceae. It is a vigorous climbing vine native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central and South America, where it grows along forest edges, roadsides, and open land. The plant produces large, ornate flowers with a distinctive corona of coloured filaments surrounding the reproductive structures — the feature that prompted Spanish Jesuit missionaries to name the plant after the Passion of Christ, interpreting its anatomical parts as symbols of the crucifixion narrative. The plant bears edible fruit known as maypops.

Traditional and cultural use

Indigenous peoples of North America, including Cherokee, Houma, and other southeastern nations, used Passiflora incarnata in traditional herbal preparations long before European contact. The root and aerial parts were used in a variety of ceremonial and domestic contexts. Following European settlement, passion flower became widely integrated into folk herbalism across the American South and was recognised in the United States National Formulary from 1916 to 1936. In South America, related Passiflora species hold deep cultural significance across numerous indigenous traditions. Spanish Jesuit missionaries encountering the plant in the 16th century used its striking flower structure as a teaching symbol in Christian missionary work, a historical context that gave the plant its enduring common name across European languages.

Active compounds

• Chrysin — a flavonoid present in the aerial parts
• Vitexin, isovitexin, orientin, and isoorientin — flavone glycosides characteristic of Passiflora
• Harmine and harmaline — beta-carboline alkaloids present in trace amounts
• Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) — an amino acid neurotransmitter precursor found in the plant

Extraction and potency

A 50x ratio indicates that 50 g of dried passion flower aerial parts has been concentrated into 1 g of extract. Water and ethanol extraction captures the full spectrum of the plant's soluble flavonoids and alkaloid constituents, which are then dried and milled to a consistent powder. This provides far greater botanical density per gram than raw or dried herb material.

How to use

As a herbal tea:

• Dissolve 30–50 mg (approximately 0.03–0.05 g) of extract in 250 ml of hot water for a regular preparation.
• For a stronger ceremonial preparation, use 0.5–1 g dissolved in hot water and steep for 5–10 minutes.
• Add honey to taste.

Begin with the lower dosage to assess individual response. Do not exceed 2 g per preparation.

Pack size

This package contains 5 g of passion flower extract 50x (Passiflora incarnata), sealed in airtight packaging.

Storage and safety

Store in a cool, dry, dark place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Passion flower contains trace amounts of harmala alkaloids; do not combine with pharmaceutical MAO-inhibitors, SSRIs, or other serotonergic medications. The plant may have mildly sedative effects; avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after consumption. Do not combine with prescription sedatives or benzodiazepines without consulting a healthcare professional. This product is not a medicine and is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.