What Is Passionflower? Passionflower, also known as ‘passiflora,’ is a perennial climbing vine with a beautiful flower. It has long been used as traditional herbal medicine, with leaves, stems, and flowers made into a tea or a tincture, or powdered and put into capsules. The rather special name of this flower and its striking appearance have lasting mystical and religious significance, as the flower is said to depict the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross[1]. How Does Passionflower Work? Passionflower works by increasing the levels of a chemical in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid, also known as GABA. This… Read More »