Lemon Verbena

Description

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora) is a woody shrub, and its narrow glossy leaves grow quickly in hot summer weather, replenishing as you harvest throughout the growing season. Lemon verbena is a pleasant-smelling plant native to Argentina and Chile. When used in culinary recipes, this herb has a lemony flavor and can be used as a substitute for fresh lemons or lemon zest. Lemon verbena has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries to stop muscle spasms, as a fever reducer and sedative, for indigestion, and to increase appetite, among other indications.

Benefits of consuming our Lemon Verbena Herbal tea includes, but are not limited to:

• Rich in Melatonin (the hormone in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with sleep)
• Antispasmodic qualities (work by slowing the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing the muscles in the stomach and intestines)
• Relieves cramps and bloating
• Great pre-workout drink (prevents muscle damage during workouts)
• Anti-pyretic properties (an agent that reduces fever)
• Caffeine FREE
• Reduces oxidative stress
• Great antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Build immunity
• Natural detox agent
• Looses mucus and phlegm (relieves congestion)
• Helps with weight loss
• Treat IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
• Great anti-fungal

Potential Risks and Side Effects

NOTE: Avoid consuming if suffering from any kidney disorders because lemon verbena is excreted through the kidneys.

Lemon verbena might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness and drowsiness are called sedatives. Taking lemon verbena along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness and trouble breathing.

Ingredients:  Lemon Verbena leaves

Our herbs are weighed, packed in paper bags, and provide enough single servings for one person, for at least 31 days.

*We do not use any herbs that were subject to pesticides or other toxins. We use pure, raw, organic herbs and nothing else. No artificial ingredients, added flavors or GMO’s*

Recommended dose: Steep one heaped teaspoon of herb in a strainer for at least 10-15 minutes in a cup (250ml) with boiling water. Do not use sugar or milk. Best with Raw Honey. May add some freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly chopped ginger or apple cider vinegar. The best time to drink any herbal tea is 1st thing in the morning or 15-20 minutes before bed time.