Verbena essential oil is derived from Lippia citriodora, a plant of the Verbenacee family . Known for its many properties, it is anti-inflammatory, febrifuge and calming, also useful for gastric function and for airway infections. Let's find out better.

Properties and benefits of the essential oil of Verbena odorous

Antispasmodic, sedates spasms and pains of psychosomatic origin, acting as a normalizer and calming.

Anti-inflammatory and febrifuge, thanks to its refreshing properties, soothes inflammations of an articular nature and lowers fever .

Antiseptic, disinfectant in case of infections of the upper airways.

Calming, it is a balancing of the mood, it loves that a tonic of the nervous system, strengthens the concentration and the memory.

Digestive and hepatic stimulant, facilitates gastric function and nutrient absorption.

Description of the plant

Plant with a woody stem that can reach 2 meters in height. It is characterized by lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers arranged in spikes. It is native to Latin America and is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean basin.

Part used

Leaves and flowering tops

Extraction method

Steam current distillation

Note

Top note: fresh, citrus scent

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Use and practical advice on Verbena essential oil

Verbena Odorosa essential oil is indicated in case of stress, insomnia, anxiety, tachycardia, fever, rheumatism and digestive difficulties

For massages : 2 or 3 drops in carrier oil to be massaged on the temples in case of headache, to promote sleep. On the abdomen to calm the breath, calm anxiety and promote digestion.

In the bath : 5 drops of essential verbena oil in a handful of coarse salt to be dissolved in the bath water. Helps to combat rheumatic pains, muscle spasms.

For fever : 2 or 3 drops on cold tablets to be placed on the forehead to lower fever.

In aromatherapy : 5 drops in the diffuser to refresh the ambient air in which it stops, to calm the states of agitation.

Contraindications of Verbena essential oil

It may show photosensitization phenomena, sun exposure is not recommended after its use. Not recommended during pregnancy.

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Background

The Romans considered the verbena a propitiatory plant and was used for the purification ceremonies of the altars and to accompany the activities of the ambassadors. In fact these dignitaries before leaving were touched with branches of verbena collected in a sacred place of the Capitol to give them the powers of representation of the Roman State.

The Celts and the Germans used it in their magical rituals to facilitate concentration and for its bewitching powers in love potions.