What is passion flower tea?

Passionflower tea is a tea made from the crushed leaves and stems of the passionflower, an edible and medicinal plant native to Peru. Passionflower can be used alone or blended with other herbs, such as chamomile, lemon balm or hops.

Passionflower is used as a natural remedy to treat a variety of ailments, including anxiety, asthma, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal upset and narcotics withdrawal. It can also be used as a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory aid. While it is safe for consumption in small amounts, passionflower can cause side effects when taken in large doses, and it is known to have moderate negative interactions with central nervous system depressants, known as sedatives and tranquilizers.