Whether lemon, aromatic, vegan, verbena is a must have at home, to improve digestion, liver condition, fight insomnia or to reduce stress. Below are its health benefits.
There are several types of Verbena is a flower plant : verbena officinalis (Verbena officinalis), Lemon verbena (Aloysia Citriodora), Lemon verbena (aloysia citrodora), white verbena (lippia alba) And they all have indisputable health benefits, including digestion, liver, stress, and winter infections like the common cold. in infusion or essential oilHere’s what verbena you should use and how to treat each ailment.
1. Verbena officinalis to improve digestion
All types of verbena act on the digestive field. In herbal tea after a meal, the verbena officinalis (verbena officinalis) Effective in soothing digestive disorders such as gastritis, which is an inflammation of the stomach, ulcers, or hiatal hernia. In the event of digestive cramps or stomach pain: it is fragrant verbena (always in infusion) which would be most appropriate.
2. Lemongrass Verbena to relieve your liver
In the event of heaviness in the liver or to relieve hepatic fatigue, we rely on it A cup of Indian lemon juice or lemon infusionPlants that are part of the same Poaceae botanical family as verbena.
3. Lemon verbena is an antistress
In case of depression, anxiety or bouts of stress, lemon verbena (litsée) is ideal. It makes you optimistic, stimulates the nervous system and the cerebellum in particular, of what might happen Positive effects on depression and temporary depressionAccording to the book “Essential Oils, Works” in Editions Leduc, co-written by Daniele Vesti, a pharmacist and world-renowned aromatherapist. Verbena officinalis also has positive benefits on Postpartum depression.
4. Verbena to relieve fever
White verbena is indicated especially in case of fever, cough or flu. “If you’re feeling a fever, think verbena and get ready a leak. Don’t forget: you have to drink it 3 cups (Outside, it’s usually called “twa tass,” a mnemonic device for believing you have to drink Three cups to take advantage of its benefits) to feel the effectsadvises Carol Thibault, MD, Certified Naturopath of the Medoucine Network.
5. Lemon verbena for better sleep
in the diversionLemon verbena has a calming and relaxing effect on the nervous system and is especially intended for the relief of sleep disorders such as insomnia. Promotes relaxation and therefore sleep.
6. Verbena against bacterial infections
Verbena can be effective in cases of Helicobacter pylori (bacteria that infect the gastric mucosa). that it Indian lemongrass which will be used during white verbena It will take care of the Staphylococcus aureus infection responsible for food poisoning. In these indications, verbena is preferred under essential oil form. In this case, meIt is important to consult a professional (Aromatherapist or naturopath) who will be able to tell you the best practices for use according to your problem. Do not use verbena essential oil on pregnant or nursing women or on children under 6 years of age.
| Verbena is a flower plant | directione |
|---|---|
| verbena officinalis | Gastrointestinal disorders (gastritis, ulcers, hiatal hernia …) / anxiety and postpartum depression |
| Lemon verbena | Spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, burning or sour stomach |
| Lemongrass or lemongrass | liver pain |
| white verbena | Influenza or Staphylococcus aureus infection/fever |
| lemon verbena (bed) | Depressed state, anxiety, stress/flatulence and nausea |
What are the contraindications for the use of verbena?
► In the leak: Verbena is contraindicated in case of allergy, in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in people with anemia or liver failure or who are undergoing anticoagulant therapy.
► In essential oil: Verbena is contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women or children under 6 years of age.
Thanks to Carole Thiebault, she is a certified Naturopath from the Medoucine Certified and Accredited Network.
- Essential oils book, it works! Daniel Veste and Anne Dufour (Ledoc Bouchy)
