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passionflower
noun
pas·sion·flow·er
ˈpa-shən-ˌflau̇(-ə)r 
: any of a genus (Passiflora of the family Passifloraceae, the passionflower family) of chiefly tropical woody tendriled climbing vines or erect herbs with usually showy flowers and pulpy often edible berries
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Guests can also boost drink with ingredients like nano potassium, purple passionflower, nano magnesium, ashwagandha and liposomal vitamin c.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Glycerin and passionflower seed oil hydrate and soften, while antioxidant-rich ginger root and vitamin E help energize and protect the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
It’s powered by a luxe trio of actives: passionflower extract and cupuaçu, which drench curls in fatty acids to seal in moisture and tame frizz, amino acids to strengthen and support curl structure, and vitamins to nourish the scalp and promote long-term hair health.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep product contains ashwagandha and reishi, as well as passionflower, and helps promote restful sleep.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Glycerin and passionflower seed oil hydrate and soften, while antioxidant-rich ginger root and vitamin E help energize and protect the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
It’s powered by a luxe trio of actives: passionflower extract and cupuaçu, which drench curls in fatty acids to seal in moisture and tame frizz, amino acids to strengthen and support curl structure, and vitamins to nourish the scalp and promote long-term hair health.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep product contains ashwagandha and reishi, as well as passionflower, and helps promote restful sleep.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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“Passionflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passionflower. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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