Healing Properties of Lemon Verbena

Discover the Medicinal Properties of This Deciduous Plant with a Hearty Lemon Scent

Lemon verbena leaves can be steeped in hot water to create an aromatic and mildly sedative herbal tea. It makes a delicious tea and can be drunk anytime as it is relaxing and soothing. Lemon verbena tea is believed to help regulate the menstrual cycle and assist with symptoms of PMS. It has also been found useful in the treatment of Crohn's disease; an autoimmune disease which affects the gastro-intestinal tract. Lemon verbena leaves can also be used in potpourri or to make an infusion which can be added to bath water for a calming effect.

Lemon verbena essential oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory, fever reducer and sedative. It is generally inhaled for stress, insomnia, depression and nervous fatigue. Lemon verbena essential oil has also proven beneficial during an asthmatic crisis. Due to its strong antiviral properties, lemon verbena essential oil can be applied directly to a cold sore to reduce pain and symptoms. Lemon verbena generally is recognized as safe for human consumption.