Verbena

Verbena is an herb that grows in wide areas of the four continents and has been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. For this, the whole dried plant is used, as well as the flowers and roots. It is also possible to find verbena essential oil for therapeutic purposes. The composition of this plant includes a diversity of plant active ingredients (tannins, terpenes, saponin, mucilages, etc.) that make the properties of verbena at a curative level very varied.

Verbena properties

Among the most outstanding properties of verbena, the use of verbena tea as a relaxing infusion and to improve mood is especially known. For the same reason, it is also used as a natural remedy to combat stress and insomnia.

On the other hand, verbena has a powerful cleansing effect that helps eliminate fluid retention and improve liver and kidney function. That is why it is also common to take verbena to lose weight or control weight.

Its antibiotic properties make verbena also used to treat diseases of the mouth and throat. Finally, verbena is an effective natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic that helps relieve menstrual and rheumatic pain, migraines, headaches, etc.

How to take verbena

The two main ways to take verbena are through infusions or in essential oil.

To prepare an infusion or verbena tea, you can buy the plant dried and ready to use. For its part, verbena essential oil, or verbena extract, is made from this plant and has a high concentration of active ingredients that make it effective with very little amounts. Simply add a few drops to infusions, juices, etc. and you can also use it to prepare your own natural remedies such as herbal teas, poultices, ointments ...