Verbena - 30 ml

Scientific Name: Verbena officinalis

Family:  Verbenaceae

Origin: Europe

Color: Green

Aroma: Sweet - Citrusy

Properties: expectorant, mucolytic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, digestive, antipyretic, antineuralgic, calming to the nervous system

Quantity: 30 ml

Verbena is one of the 12 “magical herbs” of the Rosicrucian Tradition, and was considered a sacred plant by the Celtic peoples; the Druids used it during prophetic rites.

It stimulates mental clarity and inspiration. It has a special connection with the planet Venus.

It dispels fear and insecurity, improves concentration and promotes problem-solving.

It supports transcendence and inner power. 

Element: air

Main effect on: Mind

Properties and Indications

Verbena is a plant with multiple properties: expectorant, mucolytic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, digestive, antipyretic, antineuralgic, calming to the nervous system.

In folk medicine, verbena is used internally for the treatment of multiple disorders, such as respiratory tract conditions (like cough and asthma), pain and cramps, as well as a remedy against fatigue, agitation and digestive disorders.

In traditional medicine, verbena is also used externally to treat conditions of the oropharyngeal cavity mucosa, arthritis, bruises and rheumatism, and as a remedy to counteract skin itching.

In Chinese medicine, however, verbena is used to treat dysmenorrhea, edema and even malaria and anthrax. Verbena is also used in homeopathic medicine. It can easily be found in the form of granules, oral drops or mother tincture with indications for the treatment of bruising, convulsions and stress.

Plant description

Verbena, Latin name Verbena officinalis, is a perennial plant ranging from completely hardy to delicate, native to the humid temperate areas of Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa.

It can reach a height of about 70-80 cm and a diameter of about half a meter. The leaves are oval-shaped, dark green in color. The flowers are lilac, small, arranged in spikes.

Blooming occurs during the summer and can last several months for properly cultivated species, in exposed places. Verbena plants are divided into hardy and ornamental ones, as there are wide differences between the two types. 

While hardy plants tend to be perennial and less delicate, ornamental verbenas are grown almost exclusively as annuals. Furthermore, a wide variety of verbena colors can be found in commerce, which are harder to find among wild species.

Use

Suitable for burning on a heat-resistant saucer with charcoal or on an incense burner with a sieve. The combustion process on an incense burner with a sieve is slower compared to charcoal. The incense can easily be mixed with other varieties of incense.