by Brittany Russell | Due to the name, Passionflower has been thought to be an aphrodisiac but in fact, evokes the body and mind to relax. It may have nothing to do with passion, but it can be an herb to be passionate about. According to folklore, Spanish explorers and missionaries, who felt that the flower’s stems resembled the crown of thorns worn by Jesus Christ during his passion, named the flower. American Indians used passionflower as a sedative and calming agent. They would crush … [Read more...]
