VERBENA (VERBENA)

Verbena (Vervena officinalis),Vervain

Other Names: cruciferous herb, holywort, spleenwort, crosswort, gorgoyanni, spirochorto

Key Properties: bitter, antidepressant, antispasmodic, mild diaphoretic, lactating, aids digestion

Uses: strengthens the nervous system, for melancholy, depression, intense stress, digestive problems, indigestion, dysmenorrhea

How is it used:
the leaves as an infusion: 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Drink up to 3 times a day.

Special precautions:
No side effects have been reported from the use of the herb. It should be avoided during pregnancy, however it has traditionally been used during the last 2 months of pregnancy to aid in labor. Consult a herbal medicine specialist.