Lemon Verbena

• Common Names (AKA): Lemon verbena, lemon beebrush, Louisa, verbena, vervain

• Main Health Benefits:

  • Digestive Health: Helps with digestion and alleviates symptoms of bloating and indigestion.

  • Calming: Promotes relaxation and may help reduce stress.

  • Antioxidant: Contains antioxidants that protect cells from damage.

• Energetics:

  • Taste: Lemon-like, slightly sweet, slightly astringent

  • Temperature: Cooling

  • Effect on the Body: Digestive, calming

• Blends Well With:

  • Herbs: Chamomile, lemon balm, and mint

  • Fruits: Lemon, apples, other citrus and berries

  • Teas: Green tea,  black tea, white tea or herbal blends (for a soothing, aromatic infusion)

• How to Prepare:

  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane. 

• Known Precautions/Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy: Generally considered safe; consult a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs for high doses.

  • Other: No other known precautions

• Additional Information: Lemon verbena has been used since ancient times, with roots in South American cultures where it was valued for its medicinal properties and pleasant lemon aroma. It is often associated with purification and cleansing due to its fresh, lemony scent. It is symbolically linked to renewal and clarity.

• Origin: Portugal

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*organic)

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