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Verbena officinalis (Vervain)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Verbena officinalis

synonyms: Vervain

part(s) used: herb

qualities:

affinities:

actions: nervine, tonic, sudorific, emetic, antidepressant, anticonvulsant

dosage:

» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.

therapy: jaundice, coughs and colds, digestive aid

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 2b

toxicity: 0

» caution is advised during pregnancy; uterine stimulation may occur due to verbenalin (Duke, p. 508); central nervous system paralysis, stupor, and tonic/tetanic convulsions also noted

constituents: iridoids, essential oil, mucilage

footnotes

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

ic convulsions also noted

constituents: iridoids, essential oil, mucilage

footnotes

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.