Lemon Verbena
Folk names: Cedron, Herb Louisa
| Family | Verbenaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Lippia / Aloysia |
| Species | citriodora/triphylla |
| Part(s) used | Leaf |
Anti-inlammatory,antispasmodic,digestivetonic,nervine,antioxidant,neuroprotective, mild analgesic,antimicrobial, hepatic support (what these mean)
Uses
Lemon verbena aids in digestion, reduces pathogens and bad bacteria in the GIT. It is great for calming the nervous system and reducing burnout from stress. It improves mood and lowers irritability and mental fatigue.It is uplifting to the nervous system. Add fresh lemon verbena at iced water with peppermint and slices of lemon for a refreshing summer drink. It helps support liver detox pathways and metabolizes inflammatory byproducts.
Majikal uses
Used in Love spells and worn to make one attractive to the opposite gender. Used to purify an are or in purification baths. Adds strength to other mixtures.
Constituents
Volatile oils-citral,limonene,1,8-cineole,linalool,geraniol,b-caryophyllene. verbascoside,Isoverbascoside,Lutelin,apigenin,quercetin,kaempferol Ursolic acid,Oleanolic acid, Iridoids