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Passion Flower

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Field Notes

Notes:

The roots and flowers of Passion Flower were used as a mild sedative. Mixed with peppermint, it was used for calming. The crushed leaves were used to treat bruises. Passion Flower was also used to treat boils, cuts and inflamed wounds. The juice from the fruit was used for treating sore eyes.

Species ID Suggestions

Passion flower

Passiflora incarnata

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Passion flower

Passiflora incarnata
casey.neal
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Edible and Medicinal Plants of Costa Rica
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Plants that are used as a herbal remedy - Florida
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PublishedMarch 17, 2011

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