VERBENA SPP. (V. HASTATA, V. MACDOUGALII, V. OFFICINALIS)

Vervain (Verbena)

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WHAT IS IT?

Vervain is also known by common names American Blue Vervain and Simpler's Joy. This plant is in the Plant Family Verbenaceae, but not to be confused with

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Eclectic Physician Dr. John Scudder included Blue Vervain in the classic text: The American Eclectic Materia Medica and Therapeutics, 1898. He listed its traditional use for colds,

Vervain (Verbena)

WHAT IS IT?

Vervain is also known by common names American Blue Vervain and Simpler's Joy. This plant is in the Plant Family Verbenaceae, but not to be confused with Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla). These are two different plants only belonging to the same Plant Family. Vervain grows best in full sun and attracts many beautiful pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Vervain is indigenous to the United States, growing naturally along roadsides and tall grassy fields flowering between June and September. It is a tall (3-4 feet), slender, elegant, perennial plant with opposing leaves which are lobed and serrated in shape and have small purple flowers.

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Eclectic Physician Dr. John Scudder included Blue Vervain in the classic text: The American Eclectic Materia Medica and Therapeutics, 1898. He listed its traditional use for colds, coughs, and other issues affecting the respiratory organs as well as its use for "obstructions of the glandular system". It has also been used over the course of time to ease tension and support a healthy mood.

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Active Consituents
Verbenin, 3-epiursolic acid, 3-epioleanolic acid, triterpenoids, luteolin 7-diglucuronide, the iridoid glucosides verbenalin and hastatoside, adenosine, aucubin, beta-carotene, caffeic-acid, citral, lupeol
Parts Used
Aerial Parts
Additional Resources
1.) Deepak M, Handa SS. Antiinflammatory activity and chemical composition of extracts of Verbena officinalis. Phytother Res 2000;14:463-5. 2.) Carnat, A., Carnat, A. P., Chavignon, O., Heitz, A., Wylde, R., and Lamaison, J. L. Luteolin 7-diglucuronide, the major flavonoid compound from Aloysia triphylla and Verbena officinalis. Planta Med 1995;61(5):490.3.) Guarrera, P. M., Forti, G., and Marignoli, S. Ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal uses of plants in the district of Acquapendente (Latium, Central Italy). J Ethnopharmacol. 1-15-2005;96(3):429-444.4.) Lai, SW, Yu, MS, Yuen, WH and Change, RC. Novel Neuroprotective Effects of the Aqueous Extracts from Verbena officinalis Linn. Neuropharmacology 50(6), pp 641-50, 2006.
Important Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.
Disclaimer
This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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