Lemon Verbena / Lippia / Aloysia citriodora/triphylla

Lemon Verbena: Details, Properties, Effects

Family:

Verbenaceae

Genus:

Lippia / Aloysia

Species:

citriodora/triphylla

Folk / Common Names:

Cedron, Herb Louisa

Actions:

Anti-inlammatory,antispasmodic,digestivetonic,nervine,antioxidant,neuroprotective, mild analgesic,antimicrobial, hepatic support

Part(s) Used:

Leaf

Constituents:

Volatile oils-citral,limonene,1,8-cineole,linalool,geraniol,b-caryophyllene. verbascoside,Isoverbascoside,Lutelin,apigenin,quercetin,kaempferol Ursolic acid,Oleanolic acid, Iridoids

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.

Notes:

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