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Foetida

mika3
15 years ago

Hi,New to gardonweb.Was wondering if foetida was a toxic species of passionflower,if it could also be used as a natural remedy for axiety like the maypop.Can you use the leaves too,for like a tea or an infusion.I'm almost 100% sure that the friut are edible but i'm a bit more interested in the medicinal uses of this species.

Comments (2)

  • passionflow
    15 years ago

    Hi Mika
    There are many different foetidas. Generally the fruit are edible and indeed very tasty but I would strongly advise that you do not try to do anything with the leaves. Many Passiflora are cyanogenic so stick with commercially available P. incarnata.
    Myles

    Here is a link that might be useful: Passiflora toxicology

  • mika3
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Thank you for the link.It was helpful.I ordered my foetidas from Georgiavines online and the info said that it was found in the galopagas(can't spell).I would love to start a collection of different species of passiflora.I guess my next one will be incarnata.thank you.

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