10. Discover the mystery of the passion flower
The passion flower is a little-known muscle relaxer. It is a plant that was discovered in Peru by Spanish explorers who saw the flower as a symbol of the passion of Christ and His approval of their explorations. In most cases, passion flower is found in many herbal products as an ingredient. It is not that well-known for being used on its own. But it has many antispasmodic properties as well as a sedative effect, both of which make it a great muscle relaxer. Because it relieves spasms, passion flower can be an excellent answer to menstrual cramps.
The fact that passion flower has a sedative and calming effect means it helps muscles to relax in general and relieves anxiety and stress, both of which are prime causes of muscle pain. Passionflower is bought as a dried product. All the above-ground parts of the passion flower plant are used in production.
As a dried product, passion flower is ideal for making tea. You’ll need about 1 teaspoon of dried passionflower to add to a cup of boiling water. Leave it to steep for at least 10 minutes to get the maximum effect, before drinking it while it’s hot.
Passionflower liquid extract should be available for purchase at your local health store. 2-8g can be ingested orally on a daily basis. Research and study on the effectiveness of the passion flower as a muscle relaxer and pain reliever are ongoing. As it stands, research has only been conducted on its efficacy as a sleep remedy. However, it is not recommended that pregnant or breastfeeding women use passion flowers, as its safety has not been established.
