What are the precautions for growing passionflower?
Moderate watering: When passionflower is found to be drought-stressed, water it promptly; during the rainy season, pay attention to timely drainage to avoid root rot caused by accumulated rainwater. Normally, you only need to ensure the soil does not turn pale. When passionflower is flowering and setting fruit, keep soil moisture at its maximum level, but be careful not to waterlog it.
Moderate watering
When passionflower is found to be drought-stressed, water it promptly; during the rainy season, pay attention to timely drainage to avoid root rot caused by accumulated rainwater. Normally, you only need to ensure the soil does not turn pale. When passionflower is flowering and setting fruit, keep soil moisture at its maximum level, but be careful not to waterlog it.
Timely topdressing
Topdressing for passionflower is generally carried out after the plants have established and survived, once a month, starting light and then stronger, with diluted manure water being best. After planting passionflower, irrigate and drain promptly according to the weather and the growth condition of the seedlings, and combine this with 2 to 3 applications of light fertilizer. Note that passionflower is relatively sensitive to nitrogen fertilizer; applying too much before flowering can easily lead to excessive vegetative growth without fruiting, so simply apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.
That is the introduction to passionflower growing methods and the reminders about precautions. Was it useful to you if you want to grow a pot of passionflower?
Passionflower growing methods and precautions
Chinese scientific name: PassionflowerLatin scientific name: Passiflora coerulea L.Other names: egg fruit, passion fruit, Brazilian fruit, passion fruit, vine peach, passion fruit, zhuanxinlian, zhuanzhilianBinomial name: Passiflora coeruleaKingdom: PlantaeDivision: AngiospermsClass: DicotyledonsSubclass: ArchichlamydeaeOrder: ParietalesSuborder: TheineaeFamily: PassifloraceaeGenus: PassifloraDistribution: Native to South America. Cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and other placesFlowering period: May-JulyEdible value: processed into juiceMedicinal value: dispels wind and clears heat, wind-heat dizzinessApplication: garden ornamental plantPassionflower (scientific name: Passiflora caerulea L.) is a perennial evergreen climbing woody vine and an aromatic, delicious fruit known as the "king of fruit juice." It is also known as egg fruit, passion fruit, Brazilian fruit, passion fruit, vine peach, passion fruit, zhuanxinlian, western chrysanthemum, zhuanzhilian, sour eggplant flower, and shijicao. The stem of passionflower is cylindrical and slightly angular, hairless; the leaves are papery, heart-shaped at the base, palmately 5-parted deeply, the middle lobe ovate-oblong, the lateral lobes slightly smaller, hairless and entire; the cyme is reduced to only 1 flower, opposite the tendril, the flower is large and pale green; the berry is ovate-globose to nearly globose, orange-yellow or yellow when ripe; seeds numerous, obcordate, about 5 mm long. Flowering period May-July. According to measurements, passionflower fruit contains more than 135 kinds of aromatic substances, and is most suitable for processing into juice, or mixed with other fruits (such as mango, pineapple, guava, citrus and apple, etc.) into blended juice, which can significantly improve the taste and aroma of these fruit juices; it can be used as an additive for ice cream or other foods to enhance aroma and improve quality. It is native to Brazil, and later was cultivated in South America, South Africa, Southeast Asian countries, Australia and various regions of the South Pacific. (Overview image reference source)1. Morphological characteristics
Herbaceous vine; stem cylindrical and slightly angular, hairless, slightly covered with white powder; leaves papery, 5-7 cm long, 6-8 cm wide, heart-shaped at the base, palmately 5-parted deeply, the middle lobe ovate-oblong, the lateral lobes slightly smaller, hairless and entire; petiole 2-3 cm long, with 2-4 (-6) small glands in the middle; stipules relatively large, kidney-shaped, stem-clasping, up to 1.2 cm long, with wavy margins.The cyme is reduced to only 1 flower, opposite the tendril. Flower large, pale green, diameter large, 6-8 (-10) cm; pedicel 3-4 cm long; bracts broadly ovate, 3 cm long, entire; sepals 5, 3-4.5 cm long, pale green outside, greenish-white inside, with 1 horn-like appendage at the outer apex; petals 5, pale green, nearly as long as the sepals; outer corona in 3 series, filamentous, the outer and middle series up to 1-1.5 cm long, sky blue at the apex, white in the middle, purplish-red below, the inner series filamentous, 1-2 mm long, with 1 purplish-red capitellate body at the apex, pale green below; inner corona fimbriate, the lobes purplish-red, with 1 glandular ring below; disk present, about 1-2 mm high; androgynophore 8-10 mm long; stamens 5, filaments free, about 1 cm long, flattened; anthers oblong, about 1.3 cm long; ovary ovate-globose; styles 3, free, purplish-red, about 1.6 cm long; stigma kidney-shaped.
Berry ovate-globose to nearly globose, about 6 cm long, orange-yellow or yellow when ripe; seeds numerous, obcordate, about 5 mm long. Flowering period May-July.
2. Geographical distribution
Cultivated in Guangxi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan and other places in China, sometimes naturalized. Native to South America. Commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions.3. Growth habits
Passionflower is a tropical and subtropical fruit, liking light, sunny and warm climatic conditions. Passionflower has strong adaptability and is not strict about soil; it can be planted in front of and behind houses, on hillsides and along roadsides, but grows best in sunny plots rich in organic matter, loose, with deep soil and good drainage; it dislikes waterlogging and is not drought-tolerant, so the soil should be kept moist.4. Main varieties
Passionflower mainly has four major varieties: yellow-fruited, purple-fruited, green-fruited, and hybrids of yellow and purple. Passionflower is mainly planted with yellow-fruited and purple-fruited varieties.The purple-fruited variety has purplish-red fruit skin and greenish-green vines, suitable for planting in places with cool summers and an altitude of 300 to 500 m, but not suitable for cultivation in the Pearl River Delta or areas to its south with high summer temperatures.
The yellow-fruited variety has strong adaptability, larger fruit, higher yield, excellent quality and a higher juice rate, but poorer cold tolerance, and some varieties are self-incompatible and require artificial supplementary pollination. Planting yellow passionflower is advocated; the main cultivars were all bred by South China Agricultural University after introducing and selecting from around the world. There are mainly two types: one type includes Huayang, Shanhuang or Changhuang, Xuan 1 and other varieties that require artificial pollination. The other type is naturally setting varieties, such as Xuan 511.
5. Propagation methods
Passionflower can be propagated by seeds, layering and cuttings. Because the fruit has many seeds and a high germination rate, seed propagation is mostly used in production.Seeds
Seed propagation can be carried out all year round, but sowing in spring and autumn is best. Generally, select plants with robust growth, no pests or diseases, and high and stable yield as mother plants, collect fruit with a regular shape, slightly heavy and fully ripe, take out the seeds, wash off the residue and dry them before sowing. When sowing, mix 1 kg of seeds with 10-20 g of carbendazim for about 20 minutes, then evenly broadcast the seeds on the seedbed, cover with a thin layer of grass, and water thoroughly. After sowing, water according to weather conditions; on sunny days, spray water once in the morning and once in the evening, and about half a month later they begin to emerge. When the emergence rate reaches more than 80%, topdress promptly; diluted water fertilizer or diluted urea solution can be splashed on to cultivate strong seedlings, and transplant when the seedlings grow 4 true leaves.Layering
Layering propagation is a type of asexual propagation, preferably in spring from February to March. It is a propagation method in which branches from the mother plant are pressed into the soil or wrapped with soil and other materials to form adventitious roots, and then the branches above the adventitious roots are separated from the mother plant to form an independent new plant. When layering, in order to interrupt the downward transport of organic matter such as sugars, auxins and other substances from the leaves and upper branches, so that these substances accumulate in the upper part of the treated area for use during rooting, ringing can be carried out. This method is simple, grows quickly, and shortens the time to produce seedlings.Cuttings
Use the cutting propagation method for raising seedlings. The cutting time is preferably spring from February to March, and autumn cuttings are also possible. Select robust, mature one-year-old vines as cutting material, cut the cuttings into segments with 2-3 nodes, about 10 cm-15 cm long, with the lower cut 1 cm below the node, the upper cut 3 cm from the node, and with 1 whole leaf. After the cuttings are cut, soak them in a 25 mg/kg aqueous solution of Abr rooting powder for 30 minutes, then insert them into nutrition bags with a diameter of 8 cm x height of 12 cm for cultivation. The nutrient soil is best made of 50% fine loess and 50% humus soil. The cutting depth reaches 2/3 of the cutting length. After insertion, place the nutrition bags on the seedbed and water immediately; the first watering must be thorough, and afterward water according to weather conditions to keep moist. The seedbed is 1.0 m-1.2 m wide, and the length depends on the terrain. Build arched supports with bamboo strips, cover with a shade net of 50% shading, and after 30 days the seedling survival rate can reach more than 85%. From cutting to leaving the nursery takes about 3-4 months.6. Cultivation techniques
Orchard establishment
Deep plowing and land preparationFor planting passionflower, the planting strip should be wide, the holes large, the topsoil sufficient, the root circle large, and the trellis height and density reasonable. The planting strip is more than 1.1 m wide, inclined inward 5 to 8 degrees, with the inner wall inclined more than 70 degrees; the planting strip and inner wall should be smooth and neat, and a small ridge of 20 cm x 30 cm should be built on the outer edge of the planting strip; planting spacing 3 m x 4 m, hole mouth width 60 cm, bottom mouth width and depth each 40 cm; topsoil should be fertile and sufficient to facilitate backfilling and repairing the root circle; root circle soil height 20 cm, diameter more than 70 cm; climbing trellis height, 2.2 m on windward slopes and 2.5 m on leeward slopes.
Planting posts and building trellises
Common types:
(1) Single-wall trellis, that is, one or two wires pulled on a row of upright posts, post height about 2 m, post spacing 6 m, with two plants can be planted between them;
(2) T-shaped trellis, similar to the single-wall trellis, except that a crossarm is placed at the top of each post, and two wires are pulled at both ends of the arm.
Support materials:
Mainly cement posts and iron wire or aluminum wire, but wooden sticks and bamboo poles can also be used.
Support spacing and quantity:
The spacing of cement posts is 4 m, along the row direction of passionflower plants, with 56 posts per mu. The cement posts are 220 cm long, planted to a depth of 40-50 cm, with 180 cm above ground, and lead wire or iron wire is pulled in two layers, the first layer at 100 cm high.
Fruit seedling planting
Both bare-root seedlings and bagged seedlings can be used. Bare-root seedlings are convenient to transport and low in cost, but have a low survival rate; bagged seedlings resume growth quickly after planting, making drought-resistant planting easier, but the cost is higher.
When breeding, first soak the seeds in water for 2 to 3 days, rub off the outer gelatinous layer of the seeds by hand, mix each kg of seeds with 10 to 15 g of carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl, and sow after mixing for 20 to 30 hours. Keep the nursery at 40% to 50% shade. After sowing, water once every 3 days, open the shade shed for ventilation for 1 day, and after 7 to 10 days the seeds germinate, with some emerging, then remove the covering grass and plastic film enclosure.
Planting period
Planting can be done in spring, summer and autumn, with spring and autumn being better.
Planting method
Mainly upright fence type, while pergola type can be used for garden cultivation.
Cultivation density
For block cultivation, row spacing 3 x 2 m. 111 plants per mu.
Precautions
When planting seedlings, properly prune old leaves, and the nutrition bag must be torn open and removed, not buried in the soil. When setting the seedlings, mix an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer with sandy loam soil, and use it as planting soil or covering soil. When planting, straighten the root system, fill soil in layers, and tread firmly and compactly. Water the roots promptly after planting. For newly dug planting holes, when planting, the seedling root crown should be slightly 8-10 cm above the ground surface. After planting, arrange the tree disk and cover it with a small piece of film 50 x 50 cm.
Maintenance management
Reasonably interplant or relay-crop short-stem selected crops such as peas, strawberries, potatoes, white konjac and vegetables between fruit tree rows, so as to make full use of land and light-heat resources and improve yield per unit area and comprehensive benefits.Young tree care
After the small seedlings resume growth, wipe buds once every 5 days to promote rapid and thick growth of the main vine. Complete orchard pruning before the end of February each year, cutting off diseased and pest-infested branches and branches that have already fruited; dig drainage ditches before the rainy season and repair the root circle to prevent water accumulation around the plants; during the main flowering period from late June to early July, spray the leaves with 250 times potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to promote flowering; during the main fruiting period in late July, spray the leaves with 6000 times "Yunda-120" solution and 0.2% borax to protect the fruit. Root topdressing can also be carried out to promote flowering and protect fruit. Before the dry season arrives, deep-plow the soil of the planting strip once, cut the weeds on the protection strip and cover them on the planting strip, so as to keep warm, retain moisture and increase soil organic matter content.
Shaping and pruning
When the young trees grow to 40-50 cm, promptly set up supports and guide the young vine shoots onto the trellis. Young trees mainly use the single main vine, double-layer, four-main-branch shaping method. When the main vine grows to 70-80 cm, keep 2 lateral vines and guide them onto the trellis respectively as the first layer of main vines. When the plant grows to 150-160 cm, keep another strong lateral branch, and together with the extended shoot of the main vine as the second layer of main branches, guide them in opposite directions onto the trellis, forming a double-layer four-branch vine shape. During this period, all lateral branches and sprouting branches on the main vine below 80 cm and between 80-160 cm should be pruned off or wiped away.
Shaping
(1) Single-vine shaping: keep one main vine per plant. After the main vine reaches the wire, let it grow with the wind, then keep one lateral vine and let it grow in the opposite direction;
(2) Double-vine shaping: keep two main vines per plant, and after the main vines reach the wire, guide them to grow in two directions.
Pruning
After harvesting the fruit, prune back to secondary main vines or tertiary vines or above. Do not prune heavily during dormancy or inactive growth periods. For the yellow-fruited variety, carry out pruning from December to February; for the purple-fruited variety, from August to September. After the vines cover the trellis surface, cut off internal leaves and aged non-fruiting branches, and shorten drooping branches back to 15 cm above the ground. For old and diseased trees, heavy pruning can be done, with all secondary branches shortened at 20 cm from the main vine to stimulate the formation of new shoots.
Artificial pollination
The yellow-fruited variety requires artificial pollination, and artificial pollination of the purple-fruited variety can increase yield. The method is to collect anthers when the flower has just opened, then use a writing brush to dab pollen onto the stigma.
Fertilizer and water management
When passionflower is first planted, base fertilizer application should be combined with hole digging and planting. Apply 10-15 kg of decomposed farmyard manure per hole, backfill the hole with soil and then plant. After harvesting fruit each year, apply sufficient base fertilizer in combination with pruning and weeding, applying 8-10 kg of decomposed organic fertilizer per plant. Topdressing for passionflower is generally carried out after the plants have established and survived, once a month, starting light and then stronger, with diluted manure water being best.
After planting, irrigate and drain promptly according to the weather and the seedlings, and combine this with 2-3 applications of light fertilizer or foliar fertilizer. For foliar fertilizer, 400 times Maobifeng solution can be sprayed.
After the plants are on the trellis, generally before new shoot growth, during full flowering and during full fruiting, topdress with organic fertilizer mainly of human feces and urine plus compound fertilizer. The fertilization method is to dig a ring ditch 30-40 cm from the plant base, apply evenly and cover with soil, so as not to damage the roots.
Passionflower is relatively sensitive to nitrogen fertilizer; applying too much before flowering can easily cause excessive vegetative growth, so appropriately apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.
Irrigation
Passionflower has relatively strict water requirements; it fears both waterlogging and drought. Lack of water during flowering and fruiting can lead to small fruit, reduced quality and fruit drop. Therefore, attention should be paid to drainage during the rainy season, and timely watering during drought. Normally ensure the soil does not turn pale; during flowering and fruit setting, it is best that the soil moisture content approaches field maximum water-holding capacity, but without waterlogging. Sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation are best. It is best to grow shallow grass or cover with plastic film between rows to maintain soil moisture. Avoid interplanting with cucurbit crops to prevent infection with viral diseases.
Fruit harvesting
FloweringPassionflower flower buds belong to the current-year differentiation type, shooting and differentiating at the same time; from flower bud differentiation to flowering is only about 30 days. Newly planted cutting seedlings of the same year can flower by June, and a small amount of fruit is on the market by August. In the second year, they enter the formal fruiting period, and can flower multiple times from March to November each year. On the fruiting section of the vine, 1 flower can form at each node near the base, and in production 4-6 normal flowers can form continuously, after which a normally developed flower can form every 2-3 nodes. From flower bud formation to flowering is 18-20 days, generally flowering from 10-11 a.m.
Fruiting
The time required for fruit ripening varies with the flowering season. Flowers opening in May-June mature 50-60 days after flowering, flowers opening in August-September need 70-90 days to mature, and flowers opening after October need 100-120 days to mature. Its self-pollination fruit-setting rate is high, and mature fruit can be picked from mid-June each year to early February of the following year, with the most concentrated harvest periods in early July and late October.
The fruit is nearly globose or ovate, average longitudinal diameter 6.4 cm, transverse diameter 5.8 cm, fruit shape index 1.1, average single fruit weight 65 g; young fruit green, mature fruit skin purplish-red, peel thickness 0.3-0.6 cm, somewhat hard; flesh (aril) orange-yellow, low acidity, strong aroma, good flavor, suitable both for fresh eating and for processing into juice, juice content about 28%, soluble solids content 15%-16%; seeds small and numerous, black. After ripening, the fruit falls off naturally and is tolerant of storage and transport.
7. Disease control
The main pests and diseases of passionflower include root rot, anthracnose, mosaic disease, fruit-boring insects, termites, red spider mites, aphids, etc. Prevention should be the main approach; prune and thin leaves promptly to ensure ventilation and light transmission, and do good drainage work, which can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases.Root rot
Control methods:70% thiophanate-methyl 800-**** times solution can be sprayed;
Anthracnose
Control methods:50% carbendazim 500 times or 40% miebingwei suspension 400 times can be used for control.
Mosaic disease
Affected leaves appear mosaic-like, with light yellow spots, leaves wrinkled, fruit reduced and deformed, fruit skin thickened and hardened, flesh little or none, spread by aphids, and more common in cool, dry seasons.Control methods:
1. Cultivate virus-free seedlings;
2. Eliminate the transmission vector aphids, and remove diseased leaves and diseased plants;
3. Strengthen cultivation management to improve plant resistance;
4. Do not plant cucurbit or solanaceous vegetables near the orchard.
Fruit-boring insects
Control methods:At around 8 a.m., use 90% trichlorfon 1000 times solution (or dichlorvos 1500 times solution) plus 3% brown sugar, spraying once every 4-5 days for 3-4 consecutive sprayings; or hang 5-6 lantern-type insect traps (double cotton balls) per mu to trap and kill insects. Of the two cotton balls, one is dripped with attractant (add 2 mL every 20 days), and the other is dripped with dichlorvos (replenish the pesticide once every 10 days), carried out after fruit trees finish flowering and before the fruit enlargement stage, and clean up dead insects regularly.
Termites
Control methods:1. Scatter termite pesticide at the roots.
2. After planting in the orchard, place 1 to 2 mothballs 1 chi from the main trunk of each tree to repel termites.
Red spider mites
Control methods:1. Spray evenly with manwei 4000-**** times (each 100 mL bottle diluted with 800-**** jin of water),
2. Spray evenly with 40% dicofol emulsifiable concentrate at a 1000-1500 times dilution,
3. Spray evenly with 20% clofentezine wettable powder at a 2000 times dilution,
4. Spray evenly with 15% pyridaben emulsifiable concentrate at a 2000 times dilution,
5. Using 1.8% abamectin emulsifiable concentrate at a 6000-8000 times dilution, among others, can all achieve the desired control effect.
Aphids
Control methods:1. Use 50 ml of 25% yamanqing emulsifiable concentrate,
2. Spray with imidacloprid series products at a 1500-2000 times dilution,
3. 60-70 g of 10% imidacloprid;
4. Spray with 20% imidacloprid at a 2500 times dilution;
5. Spray with 25% pirimicarb at a 3000 times dilution for control.
Coffee carpenter moth
It bores into and feeds on branches, causing all branches, flowers and fruits above the bore hole to gradually dry up and die.Control methods:
Check regularly in normal times; when frass is found at the bore entrance and below it, promptly inject 100 times diluted dichlorvos or omethoate with a syringe, then seal the bore entrance with cotton and sticky yellow clay to kill the pest.
Other pests
In some areas, newly reclaimed orchards may be harmed by insects such as termites, scarab beetles and fruit flies, and some areas may also have scale insect damage, so check carefully and control promptly. The above other pests can be controlled by spraying with 45% or 50% malathion emulsifiable concentrate at a 500 to 1000 times dilution, or with 50% methamidophos emulsifiable concentrate at a 250 to 400 times dilution. Note that scarab beetles are active after dusk and bite and eat leaves, so it is best to spray at dusk. In addition, the larvae of scarab beetles, the white grubs, are active underground and damage the root system of passion fruit, so if found when loosening soil and applying fertilizer, they should also be removed promptly. Take special care that methamidophos should not be used during the flowering and fruiting period to avoid pesticide poisoning in humans and livestock.8. Main value
Edible
According to expert analysis and testing, passion fruit contains rich protein, fat, reducing sugar, multiple vitamins and as many as 165 compounds including phosphorus, calcium, iron and potassium, as well as 17 amino acids essential to the human body. Its nutritional value is very high. Among these, the vitamin content is 1345 (1 IU/100G), which is an effective anti-cancer component, and the niacin content is 1.7 mg/100G, which has a positive effect on preventing cardiovascular diseases. Ripe passion fruit has a fragrant aroma; when cut open, the fragrance fills the air and refreshes the heart. The fruit contains a large amount of pulp and juice, tastes sweet and sour and is pleasant to eat, promotes salivation and quenches thirst, and refreshes and invigorates. It is especially suitable for processing into products such as juice, fruit syrup, jam and jelly that have a unique flavor, are rich in nutrition, nourish and strengthen the body, and aid digestion. The passion fruit juice beverage produced in Xishuangbanna has already sold well both domestically and abroad. The seeds of passion fruit have an oil content as high as 21.7%-25.25%, and the oil quality is comparable to sunflower oil, making it a high-quality edible oil. The roots, stems and leaves of passion fruit can all be used as medicine, with effects of reducing inflammation and relieving pain, promoting blood circulation and strengthening the body, and lowering lipids and blood pressure. In addition, the peel of passion fruit is also a very good feed.1. Deep cleansing mechanism
Super fiber can penetrate into the finest parts of the stomach and intestines, absorb harmful substances in the body through its active genes and completely expel them, and can improve the composition of intestinal flora, playing a barrier role in protecting the stomach and intestines from absorbing harmful substances. Passion fruit can inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms in the digestive tract. The combination of the two has a significant effect on eliminating toxins from the body, regulating the intestines and strengthening the stomach, and improving the body's nutrient absorption function, with a special eliminating effect on colitis, gastroenteritis and hemorrhoids.
2. Detoxifying and beautifying mechanism
It purifies the body, prevents harmful substances from depositing in the body, and thereby achieves the effect of improving the skin and beautifying the complexion.
3. Body-shaping mechanism
Eating passion fruit can increase the feeling of fullness in the stomach, reduce the intake of excess calories, and can also adsorb organic molecules such as cholesterol and bile, inhibiting the body's absorption of fat. Therefore, long-term consumption is beneficial for improving the body's nutrient absorption structure, reducing body fat, and shaping a healthy and beautiful physique.
4. Promoting metabolism
Super fiber can promote excretion, relieve constipation symptoms, remove irritating substances adhering to and retained in the intestinal tract, avoid irritating the intestines and being reabsorbed by the body, and thereby reduce the incidence of colon cancer. Super fiber also has anti-tumor activity. The VC in passion fruit participates in cholesterol metabolism, can lower cholesterol and purify the blood. In addition, the VC, carotene and SOD enzymes rich in passion fruit can remove free radicals in the body, playing a role in beautifying the skin and anti-aging.
Ornamental
Passion fruit has beautiful flowers and fruits alike. The flowers are large and unusual, so it can be enjoyed both for its flowers and its fruits. It is a very ideal garden ornamental plant.Medicinal
Passion fruit is a quite famous herbal medicine in Europe, used to treat insomnia and anxiety. In the 16th century, Spanish explorers first encountered passion fruit among the indigenous tribes of Peru and Brazil and brought it into Europe. The indigenous people considered passion fruit to be the best tranquilizer. Modern medicine believes that passion fruit is rich in 17 amino acids essential to the human body and more than 160 beneficial components such as multiple vitamins and trace elements. Among them, the abundant natural active component flavonoids are the basic elements for reducing irritability and relieving stress, and their excellent stress-relieving effect helps sleep. The calming effect comes from purely natural sources, follows the body's natural mechanisms for therapy, and completely lacks the side effects of ordinary sleeping pills or sedatives such as damage to the liver and kidneys, dizziness, headache and memory decline.Passion fruit has multiple health benefits: it is a natural tranquilizer with particularly good effects in relaxing and calming the nerves; treats insomnia, induces natural sleep and deep sleep, and eliminates phenomena such as headache and dizziness; relieves headache, stomach pain, frequent urination and palpitations caused by anxiety, tension, depression and nervous tension; improves muscle spasms, convulsions and pain caused by nervous tension; relieves all discomfort caused by nervous tension and extreme anxiety; improves extremely low mood and excessive mental anxiety; treats qi stagnation syndrome, relieves bloating, and helps digestion.
Source
Medicinal material basis: the whole plant of Passiflora caerulea of the family Passifloraceae.
Harvesting and storage: in summer and autumn, when the aboveground part grows luxuriantly, collect the whole plant and dry it in the sun.
Nature and flavor
"Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica": warm in nature, bitter in taste, non-toxic.
Functions and indications
Dispels wind; removes dampness; activates blood; relieves pain. Mainly for common cold with headache; nasal congestion and runny nose; rheumatic joint pain; dysmenorrhea; neuralgia; insomnia; diarrhea; fractures.
1. Wang Dianxiang, "Pharmacognosy": used for neuralgia, insomnia, menstrual pain and diarrhea and other conditions, with anesthetic and sedative effects.
2. "Sichuan Chinese Materia Medica": dispels wind and clears heat, relieves cough and resolves phlegm. Treats wind-heat dizziness and nasal congestion with runny nose.
Usage and dosage
Internal use: decoct in water, 15-20 g. External use: appropriate amount of fresh product, pound and apply.
Attached formulas
1. To treat externally contracted wind-heat cough: 9 g each of the stem and leaves of Passiflora caerulea, Bazihua, and loquat leaves, decoct in water and take. ("Xichang Chinese Herbal Medicine")
2. To treat mania (mental disorder): 15-25 g of the root of Passiflora caerulea, and 1 pig heart (with 1 g of kansui added inside), eat.
3. To treat insomnia: 15 g of the fruit of Passiflora caerulea and 30 g of agrimony. Simmer in water and take.
4. To treat abdominal pain during menstruation: 1-2 fruits of Passiflora caerulea and 10 g of white swallowwort root. Soak in wine and take.
5. To treat dysentery with fishy-smelling pain: 10 g each of the root of Passiflora caerulea and bistort rhizome, simmer in water and take.
6. To treat fractures: 15 g of the root of Passiflora caerulea, 30 g of Yupipa leaves, and 15 g each of the root bark of water wintergreen and the root of teasel. Pound into a paste, mix with wine, and apply as a poultice to the affected area. (Formulas 2-6 are from "Guizhou Herbal Medicine")
9. Chemical composition
Contains chrysin, benzodiazepine-like compds, tetraphyllin B-4-sulfate, and the leaves contain flavonoid glycosides, diphenolic flavone pigments, monophenolic flavone glycosides. The whole plant contains C-glucosides of apigenin and luteolin, including vitexin, isoorientin, and apigenin-8-C-diglucoside. It also contains lipids. The flowers and fruit spikes contain pyrocatechol, gallic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, sitosterol, glucose, etc.10. Plant culture
Flower language
LongingLegend
It is said that in the legends of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, passion fruit is the daughter of the day. She inherited the passionate sunlight given by her father, and her body was always filled with a brilliant smile. She was the most beautiful flower in the forests and grasslands.One day, when the morning star first rose, passion fruit was awakened from her sleep by a burst of noise. She opened her eyes and saw a youth playing in the water by the river. His handsome appearance attracted the princess, and passion fruit fell in love at first sight and loved him. This youth was unlike the other people passion fruit saw during the day. He was the guide of the night and appeared only at night. The princess admired this night guide very much, calculating the time at every moment, waiting for the arrival of night, hoping to see the night guide once.