Lemon Verbena Herbal Information

NAME
Lemon Verbena
Also known as Cedron, Lemon Beebrush, Lemon Luisa and Yerba Louisa


LATIN NAME
Lippia citriodora

ORIGIN
South America

PARTS USED
Aerial parts


TRADITIONAL HERBAL USES AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Lemon Verbena is a stomachic and therefore good for relieving indigestion, heartburn, and for tonifying the digestive tract. It is also great for soothing anxiety and as a sedative it is helpful in insomnia. Lemon balm is a febrifuge, and is indicated for use in reducing fevers, its also gentle in its action so its good for use by children or the elderly.


FOLKLORE AND HISTORY
Lemon verbena is a lovely aromatic plant that is indiginous to South America, it was brought over to Europe by the Spaniards. It has been used widely as a culinary herb, and as a tea, it was also used as a perfume and it has been known for its medicinal properties.


CONSTITUENTS
Constituents of Lemon Verbena include citral, menthyl heptenone, carvone, l-limonene, dipentene, geraniol.


TYPICAL PREPARATIONS AND DOSAGE
Lemon verbena leaves can be made into a delicious and refreshing tea. Use ½ teaspoon of dried leaves per person/cup. Steep in hot water


PRECAUTIONS
None known