Latin Name: Passiflora edulis
Plant Family: Passifloraceae
Extraction: Cold Pressed from the Seeds of the Flower.
A luxurious oil for tired skin. In massage, the oil is said to be beneficial against insomnia, an excellent relaxant that has a soothing effect on the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties.
A Pale yellow oil, which is of particular importance in Aromatherapy. A fixed oil is obtained from the seeds by expression and the hulls and kernels of the seed release the crude oil which is then filtered to remove impurities.
The Passionflower is native to Brazil, Australia, Mexico and parts of Africa. A perennial climbing vine, also known as granadilla, maypop and maracuja but it is also called Passiflora or passion vine because of the stigma, stamens and sepals are likened to the instruments associated with Christ's passion and crucifixion.
Available in 100ml, 500ml, 1000ml and 5000ml
(Len & Shirley Price: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage 4th Edition)
No known contraindications.
Passionflower Carrier Oil Safety Data