Diamond-Michael, I grow Passiflora incarnata. The vines are climbing, so the blossoms will come soon, followed by fruit. Do you know if the sleep medicine comes from the blossoms, roots, or leaves? I want to make my own tea.
I checked, and found that the vines (stems), leaves, and flowers are used for the GABA in them. I have so many vines growing now. I’ll be sure to leave enough for our local fritillary butterfly caterpillars, but save some to dry for myself, too. Thanks!
Diamond-Michael, I grow Passiflora incarnata. The vines are climbing, so the blossoms will come soon, followed by fruit. Do you know if the sleep medicine comes from the blossoms, roots, or leaves? I want to make my own tea.
Leaves I believe.
I have hawthorn leaves and flowers drying right now. I didn't know it helps with sleep, but it certainly is very healing.
I checked, and found that the vines (stems), leaves, and flowers are used for the GABA in them. I have so many vines growing now. I’ll be sure to leave enough for our local fritillary butterfly caterpillars, but save some to dry for myself, too. Thanks!