Passion Flower

Featured in Wind Down Without Mint

Native to the southeastern United States and Bermuda

- Herbal Energetics: Cooling • Sweet • Relaxing

- Associated Sign(s): Leo

- Associated Chakra(s): Crown and Heart

Passion Flower, also known as “Maypop” or the “Holy-Trinity Flower,” is a tender yet steady ally for the nervous system. This nervine adaptogen is often turned to during times of emotional overwhelm, restlessness, or mental fatigue. Though its dried form carries a spicy aroma reminiscent of ginger or black pepper, its brewed flavor is soft, sweet, and floral, making it a natural companion for evening blends and quiet moments of rest.

Passion Flower is known to interact with GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) receptors in the brain, which may help calm anxious thoughts, ease nervous tension, and support more restorative sleep. It is frequently used during periods of hormonal transition, including perimenopause or menopause, and may also help soothe inflammation in the digestive tract and support certain inflammatory skin conditions. Its overall effect is gentle, grounding, and stabilizing rather than sedating.

On an energetic level, Passion Flower has long been used to deepen connection with the spirit world, support dream work, and offer emotional steadiness during times of grief, isolation, or change. It is sometimes included in rituals to attract friendship, soften social tension, and invite attention that feels nourishing, reciprocal, and aligned. Passion Flower carries a quiet heart-centered wisdom that supports openness without overwhelm.

Passion Flower encourages deep exhalation, emotional softness, and the kind of calm that comes from feeling supported rather than subdued. It reminds us that resilience can be gentle, and that connection often begins with allowing ourselves to rest.