Talk:Horticulture/Verbena

Species list, recipes from wikipedia

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Diseases
List of verbena diseases

Uses and legends
Vervain is believed to be a galactagogue.

Folk legend states that vervain (Common Vervain V. officinalis) was used to stanch Jesus's wounds after his removal from the cross.

Herbal Medicine
Vervain can be chopped finely and boiled with water to make tea. The tea has been used as a herbal remedy for insomnia at night and for general ailments during the day.


 * Vervain Tea Recipes

FEVER REDUCER

2 tsp dried Catnip

1 tsp dry Vervain

Pour 2 cups boiling water over herbs. Steep 10 minutes & strain.

INSOMNIA

1 ½ oz dried Vervain leaves

1 oz Chamomile

½ oz Spearmint

Mix all and add to 1 cup boiling water. Steep 8 minutes; strain.

RELAXANT

1 ½ oz dried Vervain leaves

1 oz Valerian Root

½ oz Devils Hoof or Juniper

Allow to steep for 20 mins, use hot but NOT boiling water else you will destroy the active ingredient in the Valerian.

Strain, then drink 20 mins before bedtime.