Other Names : Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia triphylla, Cedrón, Herb Louisa, Hierba Luisa, Lemon-Scented Verbena, Lemon Beebrush, Lippia citrodora, Lippia triphylla, Louisa, Verbena Citrodora, Verbena triphylla, Verveine Citronnée, Verveine Citronnelle, Zappania citrodora.
Special Precautions of Lemon Verbena
- Do not confuse with Vervain
- Lemon verbena is safe for most people when consumed in amounts found in alcoholic beverages. It also seems to be safe when taken in appropriate amounts as a medicine. *It can cause skin irritation (dermatitis) in some people.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of lemon verbena during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
- Kidney disease: Large amounts of lemon verbena may irritate the kidneys and make kidney disease worse. Avoid using large amounts if you have kidney problems.
- Real essential oil of lemon verbena is rare and rather expensive so it is often falsified or adultered withcitronella or lemongrass. These make the fragrance considerably less subtle, so beware.
The benefits of Lemon Verbena are
- fever
- congestion
- asthma
- insomnia
- intestinal problems
- stress
- depression
- to treat Candida (yeast overgrowth) as it has properties that help eliminate the fungus.
- Digestive disorders including indigestion, gas, colic, diarrhea, and constipation.
- strengthening the nervous system
- de-stressing
- regulating menstrual cycle and lessening PMS.
- help with metabolism
- help break down cellulite, thus it aids in slimming.
- have a mild calming effect on nerves.
- Lemon verbena contains a substance that might kill mites and bacteria.