{"product_id":"passionflower-organic","title":"Passionflower","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassionflower (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassiflora incarnata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the southeastern United States and now widely cultivated throughout North America and Europe, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassiflora incarnata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a perennial climbing vine admired for its intricate, unmistakable flowers and gentle calming properties. A member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassifloraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e family, it features three-lobed leaves, curling tendrils, and elaborate blossoms with lavender filaments surrounding five stamens and three prominent stigmas. Spanish missionaries in the 16th century interpreted the flower's unique structure as a symbol of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassion of Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspiring the common name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epassionflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Other common names include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaypop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewild passionflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapricot vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePassionflower has been used for thousands of years in Indigenous North American traditions. Archaeological discoveries of ancient seeds near Virginia suggest its use dates back to prehistoric times, while the Algonquian, Cherokee, and other Native peoples traditionally consumed the fruit, prepared beverages from the plant, ate the young shoots, and used various parts in their herbal practices. By the late 18th century, passionflower had also become established in European herbalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegarded as a classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enervine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Western herbalism, passionflower is traditionally valued for its cooling, calming, and soothing qualities. It has long been used to promote relaxation, ease a busy mind, and support the body's response to everyday stress. The flowering aerial portions are commonly prepared as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eherbal tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etinctures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebotanical infusion blends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making passionflower a favorite herb for both home and professional apothecaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47118552498364,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/1520\/0444\/files\/Passionflower.jpg?v=1783985920","url":"https:\/\/fernapotheca.com\/products\/passionflower-organic","provider":"Fern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}