Passiflora caerulea, blue passionflower or common passion flower, is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It looks like a vigorous, deciduous or semi-evergreen vine that can grow up to 10 m or even more (25 m). It has palmate leaves, and the flowers are fragrant and blue-white. Its fruit is orange in color, oval in shape and grows up to 6cm, having a not very pleasant taste for humans.
This plant is known for its medicinal properties especially in South America, where it is used both in herbal tea and food supplements, as well as in marmalades, ice creams, syrups and drinks. Passyflora caerulea can be used to treat a variety of ailments including boils, wounds, earaches, anxiety and liver problems.
This plant also has a Christian meaning, since in Christian traditions, “Passion” is a term used to describe the final period of Jesus Christ’s life, including his crucifixion.
When you consume products containing passyflora caerulea, you must talk to your doctor to recommend which dose is suitable for the specific medical need.
