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Maypop Fruit

Nervine

Passiflora incarnata fruit

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Fruit of native North American passionflower vine used by Southeastern Native Americans as a food and mild digestive medicine.

Active Compounds

passiflorinharmanevitexinorientinisovitexin

Traditional Uses

Food medicine in Cherokee and Choctaw tradition
Digestive conditions
Mild anxiolytic food
Nutritive and refreshing food

Modern Uses

Mild anxiolytic
Digestive
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, tea
Adult Dose: Eat fresh fruit; juice; dried fruit tea 2-3 cups daily
Child Dose: Safe as food from childhood
Preparation Notes: Eat ripe fruit fresh; juice; steep dried fruit in tea.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

None established as food

Possible Side Effects

Generally safe as food

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