Aromatherapy Oils - Verbena

Botanical name: Lippia Citriodora
Botanical family: Verbenaceae

Note: Top

Part of plant used: Leaves

Origin: Found in Australia and some Pacific Islands. Grows in warm weather like in the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Description: Lemony uplifting and sweet

History: Imported to Europe in the 1700's.

Properties and Indications:

• Cleansing, a great tonic for the nervous system
• Balancing and tonifying
• Not over-stimulating
• Good for the neuro-muscular system - any aches and pains, joint articulation
• Digestive problems related to peristalsis, ie. muscle work
• Multiple Sclerosis sufferers - pick up for the nerves
• Clears the air in difficult circumstances
• Can help with some respiratory complains such as bronchitis and asthma

Contra-indications:

• Do not use on dry or itchy skin

Blending:

• Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Palmarosa, Ylang Ylang

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