Verbena herbal tea: its health benefits

Verbena, verbena officinalis, is often used in infusions and is one of the most common herbal teas in phytotherapy. While its virtues for sleep are well-known, it treats many health issues thanks to its properties. Digestion, canker sores, rheumatism..., discover all the secrets of verbena herbal tea.

Why use verbena herbal tea?

Verbena has been used since antiquity for its medicinal virtues. The health benefits of verbena and its medicinal properties have therefore been well established.

There isn't just one verbena, but "verbenae". Several species make up this family of plants. Two of them are very well-known in phytotherapy: common verbena and lemon verbena. You will choose one or the other depending on your needs. A herbalist advisor can assess your needs.

The virtues of common verbena in infusion

• Relieves digestion and spasms
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antipyretic to fight against fever

The benefits of lemon verbena in herbal tea

• Soothes stress and nervousness
• Promotes falling asleep and fights against sleep disorders
• Antioxidant

While verbena leaf is often used in infusions, essential oils offer another way to benefit from this plant's properties and treat other ailments, for example in local treatments.

Treating health issues with a verbena infusion

Verbena leaves in infusion have a direct effect on digestion. The list of ailments relieved by a simple herbal tea is long: heaviness, spasms, nausea, diarrhea... Verbena is good for your stomach and helps you feel better.

Did you know that this plant offers benefits for premenstrual pain? A natural and simple remedy, verbena herbal tea acts against painful and irregular cycles.

The most common virtues of verbena leaves remain those related to sleep disorders. It is customary for insomniacs or those who want a good night's sleep to prepare a verbena herbal tea after the evening meal. With its relaxing properties, it soothes the mind and relieves stress and nervousness. Its use is therefore recommended during difficult periods when mild depression sets in.

How to prepare a verbena herbal tea?

A homemade herbal tea is very easy to prepare to enjoy the benefits of verbena. If you don't have the opportunity to pick verbena flowers in nature, go to a herbalist to choose a quality organic product.

Then, simply infuse these whole leaves with boiling water, slightly lemony.

For variety in taste, you can opt for lemon verbena, a verbena mint infusion, or add the properties of linden to your recipe. For nervousness-related issues, a verbena chamomile infusion helps with "letting go". Add a few drops of orange blossom if needed.

Overview of the contraindications of this plant

In herbal medicine, contraindications exist and verbena is no exception. It is advisable to seek advice from your doctor or get information from your herbalist before multiplying products made from verbena flowers.

Note that drinking verbena herbal tea while pregnant is not recommended. The plant can also impact the action of medical treatments and cause undesirable effects on your health.