Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract

Passionflower (Passiflora Incarnata) is reportedly an aphrodisiac, although the name itself is not derived from that reputation. It was named during the 17th century by Jesuit priests and explorers from Spain and Italy who professed to see symbols of the crucifixion in the plant's blossoms.

The plant has been reported to have analgesic properties. Passiflora Incarnata has long been used as a calmative and to treat tension, fatigue, insomnia, restlessness, hysteria, headaches, epilepsy, and hyperactivity in children.

The American Indians used the leaves in a poultice to treat bruises and drank it as a tea to soothe their nerves. Since the late 19th century, herbalists have noted its power as a sedative and painkiller, and the crushed plant tops have been used to treat burns and skin eruptions.