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The passion flower was discovered by the Spanish doctor, Monardes in Peru in 1569. Forty years later, it was introduced to Europe as an ornamental plant .
Passionflower is native in the south-eastern parts of the US where it had been traditionally used by natives. Today it is spread and cultivated around the world. Historically, the plant has been used as a herbal medicine and entheogen. It is nowadays used to to enhance dreaming because it is thought to be an oneirogen.
Passiflora genus varies greatly in pharmacogicaly active components. Some contain β-carboline-based reversible MAO inhibition. Passiflora incarnata is widely used as a sleep-aid and neurosis OTC treatment. Mithridatum (talk) 15:40, 28 September 2021 (UTC)
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Psychedelics - Passionflower is reported to have a strong synergy with psychedelics, greatly potentiating visual effects.
Cannabis - Passionflower combined with cannabis is reported to enhance the visual effects and euphoria of cannabis.
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Warning:Many psychoactive substances that are reasonably safe to use on their own can suddenly become dangerous and even life-threatening when combined with certain other substances. The following list provides some known dangerous interactions (although it is not guaranteed to include all of them).
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Combinations with the following substances can cause dangerously high serotonin levels. Serotonin syndrome requires immediate medical attention and can be fatal if left untreated.
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