Lemon Verbena
Latin: Aloysia Citrodora
Parts used: Leaves, flowering tops
Flavors: Pungent, bitter
Energetics: Cooling, astringent
Actions: Gentle nervine, antispasmodic, carminative, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Affinities: Nervous system, digestive system, musculoskeletal system
Lemon Verbena is a fragrant perennial herb native to South America that’s named after its strong lemon-scented foliage. It has been used traditionally to support t digestive, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. Lemon Verbena has relaxant and mildly sedative qualities that support feelings of clarity and calm. For those who are experiencing short-term mental stress, anxiety, or low mood, lemon verbena acts as an uplifting tonic, offering a potent aromatic lemony fresh flavor. Specifically offering relief for those with nervous tension or nervous digestive disorders caused by stress, this herb acts as an antispasmodic that eases stomach aches, indigestion, colic and bloating. Its cooling, aromatic properties help to clear excess heat and reduce inflammation, particularly in the digestive, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
