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Lemon Verbena Aloysia citriodora

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Aloysia citrodora
Aloysia citrodora
Common Names
Lemon Verbena , vervain
Botanical Name
Aloysia citriodora
Syn. A. triphylla
Family
VERBENACEAE Verbena family
Lemon Verbena Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Culinary * Diarrhea * Nausea *
Properties: Antispasmodic* Carminative* Aromatic*
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers
Constituents:cineole, acetic-acid, alpha-citral, alpha-pinene , alpha-terpinene, borneol, geraniol,limonene, tannin, terpinen-4-ol , caryophyllene
Traditions:

Lemon verbena is used primarily as a culinary herb, but it also makes a delightful medicinal herb tea that soothes stomach spasms and calm nerves and reduce fevers. The sweet, lemony scent is found in perfumes, soaps and sachets.


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Lemon Verbena LeafAloysia citriodora Origin- Argentina
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Lemon Verbena hydrosolRevitalizing for all skin types and lightly stimulating and uplifting for those gloomy days.
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In the Kitchen: Use lemon verbena leaves fresh or dried to flavor, fish, poultry, vegetable dishes and salad dressings.Sweet but complex lemon fragrance.

Side Effects:
none noted
How to Use: Lemon Verbena
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Herbal teas and as a culinary seasoning
referencesLemon Verbena Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Culinary * Diarrhea * Nausea *
Plant Description

Aloysia citrodora  US Botanical Garden
Aloysia citrodora US Botanical Garden

  • Flowers:Spikes of tiny lavender or white flowers
  • Plant Class:Decidous Perennial Shrub
  • Leaves: Lance shaped light green leaves
  • Fruit:
  • Preferred Habitat: Warm, sunny climates, cold sensitive
  • Flowering Season:late summer
  • Distribution:Native to Chile, Argentina and Peru. Introduced to Europe in the 17th Century

Tender, woody shrub hardy to Zones 9 and 10 in the US. Does best in full sun and rich, well drained soil. Potted plants grow up to 5 feet in height are wintered indoors before the first frost.

History and Traditions
historyIntroduced to the Old World in the 17th century by Spanish explorers.
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