Condition
Treatment Support
blood mover
Application
tincture, tea
Vervain
(Verbena hastata)
Also know as Blue Vervain
Botanical Information
An erect perennial with lanceolate divided leaves and small blue flowers in elongated spike in the vervain family.
Working with Vervain
Part(s) Used
Leaf, Flowers
Herb Forms
Tincture, bulk herb.
Vervain is a nerve tonic and strengthener. As a diaphoretic and antispasmodic herb, it is also used for colds, flu, lung congestion, and menstrual irregularity.
Vervain has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Conditions treated with Vervain
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
diaphoretic
Application
tea, tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
nerve tonic, strengthener
Application
tincture, tea
Condition
Treatment Support
diaphoretic
Application
tea, tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-infection
Application
tincture externally
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
