"This project began with my passion for herbalism and healing with plants. Each watercolor is an in-depth examination of an herb, each to represent a different "action" or way that it supports the health of the body."

This item is a print of an original watercolor painting by Kristina Rose Baker. It is digitally printed on archival matte fine art paper, and comes in a variety of sizes. Please specify size at checkout.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a great herb for those who are overworked, restless, or stressed out. It has been used an an alternative treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and nervous disorders. "Cooling to the body, calming to the mind, and soothing to the spirit...It quells anxiety and quiets the ruminating mind." Passionflower is a gentle remedy often used to induce a deep sleep. It is an antispasmodic, and is said to be useful for back pain due to its relaxing action on the nerves. It is also a sedative, and is useful in lowering blood pressure by dilating the arteries and lowering the pulse. There are over 400 species of Passionflower vines, and they happen to also produce an incredibly tasty fruit!