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herb
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.