Passionfruit

When passionfruit is spoken of, it’s usually regarding passionfruit mixed into alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic drinks have unfortunately given passionfruit a reputation associated with partying, clubbing, drunkenness, spring break, and intoxicated pool parties. Meanwhile, that passionfruit is one of the alcoholic drinks’ only redeeming factors.

The passionfruit (sometimes called lilikoi) is a medicinal fruit, high in antioxidants, omega-3s, dozens of trace minerals including zinc, and vitamin C. These are phytochemical compounds, minerals, and nutrients that are a big part of the foundation for fighting against the prevailing winds of chronic illness. Passionfruit has strong astringent, puckering properties that give this fruit its sour edge. This sour edge is a testament to its medicinal qualities. Passionfruit’s sour medicinal nature helps rejuvenate tired gastric glands in the stomach lining; tired, exhausted adrenals; and a tired, drained thyroid.

Passionfruit helps to restore the endocrine system. Passionfruit helps to increase hormone production for adrenals and the thyroid. The seeds inside passionfruit contain omega-3s. When someone chews one of the seeds from the passionfruit, they break apart and release this omega-3 fatty acid, which is helpful for skin tissue, eyes, and even the spleen. The additional passionfruit seeds that never get chewed and are swallowed whole act as intestinal-tract massagers, gently dislodging toxic debris along the way.

The flesh of the passionfruit is filled with amino acids, including one in particular: Just enough traces of L-lysine are present to help push away and suppress certain viruses that are still in a dormant state. Passionfruit also contains traces of molybdenum, a trace mineral critical for overall homeostasis of the body. Passionfruit helps to stabilize a frenetic energy among various organs. Passionfruit helps to reduce internal body reactions to toxic exposure. The passionfruit deserves recognition for being so much more than a flavorful addition to an alcoholic beverage.

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This item posted: 02-Sep-2026