Tuesdays Healing plant

I am posting this early so I can watch the Inauguration Speech of President Obama Tuesday Morning.

Tuesday's simple herbal plants & wisdom is The passion flower (passiflora incarnata)

The Passion fruit flower and the passion fruit besides being a pretty flower, the fruit is high in Vitamin C. The fruit tastes tart and fruity.

Also known as Maypop, passion-vine. It grows in partially dry areas, and along fences and woods of the United States.
Description: It has a long vine which grows for 30 feet in length and bears alternate, serrate leaves with finely toothed lobes. The flowers are white with purple centers developing in the leaf axils, blooming from May to July. The fruit is a smooth, yellow, ovate berry containing numerous seeds.
Passion Flower benefits:

Passion flower is helpful in some people in reducing restlessness, anxiety, and nervousness. It also has mild anti-cough properties
Anti-anxiety: Passion flower has a tranquilizing effect, including mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects. In studies conducted since the 1930's, its mode of action has been found to be different than that of most sedative drugs (sleeping pills), thus making it a non-addictive herb to promote relaxation.
Insomnia: The sedative effect of Passion flower has made it popular for treating a variety of ailments, including nervousness and insomnia. Research had indicated that passion flower has a complex activity on the central nervous system (CNS), which is responsible for its overall tranquilizing effects. Also, it apparently has an antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles within the body, including the digestive system, promoting digestion. Passionflower is taken as a tea or tincture.

The dried herb is available at health food stores. It is best used in small doses as the herb influences the central nervous system.

I really would like to see if these will grow here in Klamath Falls, and train it to arch over an arbour in my back yard.

Change is about to happen

This hand crafted picture I bought years ago. Today I feel is a great day to post it.

In honor and celebration of Changes ahead for our country I like it. Though not a true flag of our nation . It was hand made with ribbons & buttons and framed in a cute window frame.

Tomorrow Barrack Obama becomes our President. What a historical day.
Barack Obama's inauguration marks a profound manifestation of the Rev. Martin Luther King's dream which is marked with today being Martin Luther King Day.
Inauguration Facts:
The swearing-in traditionally takes place at noon on Inauguration Day at the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. with the Chief Justice of the United States administering the oath using the form mandated in Article II, Section 1of the United States Constitution. The 44th President will take the same oath as the many presidents before him who also had visions of making a difference.
The Oath
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
The newly elected or re-elected President traditionally adds "so help me God" to the constitutionally mandated statement.
I hope our new President can make the American dreams happen, He is only a man and he will need the help of all Americans. This is a change for not only America it’s a change for the world