Verbena Essence
Description
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VERBENA (Lippia citriodora syn. Aloysia citriodora)
Family: Verbeaceae
Source: The Essential oil is obtained from the leaves and stalks.
Fragrance: Fresh, lemony, hot, bitter, subtle.
Volatility: Top note ?
General description and habitat:
Perennial, deciduous shrub; slender with height up to 4 feet; native of South America; long, pale-green, pointed leaves; purple, tubular flowers. The whole plant smells of lemon.
Principal constituents:
Citral, caryophyllene, cineol, geraniol, limonene, linalool, methylheptenone, nerol, terpineol.
History
History and folk use:
Verbena has spread far and wide since about 1760. It was first described in about 1784 as a fortifier, and as a normalizer of the nervous system.
Properties & Uses
Primary Uses:
Acne
Depression
Stomach problems
Secondary Uses:
| Appetite Disorders, | Dermatitis, |
| Dizziness, | Flatulence, |
| Hysteria, | Nervous System, |
Contraindications
The true oil is expensive and is therefore often adulterated.
Can cause skin irritations in some people.
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