Vervain

Other Common Names: Enchanters plant, Holy herb, European vervain, Blue vervain.

Latin description: Verbena officinalis.

Parts to use: Aerial.

Chemical constituents: Glycosides, tannins, verbenalian, verbenin, alkaloid, volatile oils.

Actions: Astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

It is effective in treating migraines
and other headaches of nervous types. Vervain because
of its bitter properties has a purging or purifying effect
on both the liver or gallbladder. The glycosides will
help to bring on delayed menses. It does have a mild
diaphoretic. It can help to ease labor by encouraging
contractions. Vervain has a mild antihistamine effect
and is good for colds and sinus disorders.

Vervain may be used as a mild sedative and for afflictions like: Whooping cough, dropsy, jaundice,
and kidney problems.
Vervain is said to be an aphrodisiac for women.

CAUTION: Avoid use during pregnancy as it has a uterine
stimulator.

Dosage

Capsules: 3-4 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Infusion: up to 1 cup 3x daily.

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