Passiflora

[Gonçalo Ferreira]

This species of evergreen vine gets its name (Passiflora) the resemblance of itsflowers with the passion of christ (jesus crussificação), it has a cross in the center. It originated in tropical America, but adapts well to the Mediterranean climate. Studies conducted in 1867 revealed the interest of this plant to the world of science and medicine.

 

This plant is not toxic and can be used for many purposes: to cure insomnia, to cuase body relaxation, healing alcoholic or morphine intoxiation.Thus it has the ability to give the user a kind of buzz which lasts about 15-20 minutes, and leaves the consumer "happy" for 1 hour or two. The most active part of the plant's flower, especially a few thin strips that surround the flower.

 

Its fruit is a sticky pulp inside which is rich in Vitamin C. This plant can be taken in aqueous dilutions(Like tea) or inhaled (such as cigarettes or Bongs with water to reduce the harm done to the respiratory system). It has over one hundred variations and hybrids and its flowers are elaborate and colorful.

 

 

Scientific source:

Segredos e virtudes das plantas medicinais(Secrets and virtues of medicinal plants) - 1983

 

Images Source:

www.gfmer.ch

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