Lemon Verbena Whole. Digestive Insomnia

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Lemon Verbena Whole. Digestive Insomnia.

Lemon verbena is used for digestive disorders including

• indigestion
• gas
• colic
• diarrhea
• and constipation./li>

It is also used for

• agitation
• joint pain
• insomnia
• asthma
• colds
• fever
• hemorrhoids
• varicose veins
• skin conditions
• and chills.

Lemon verbena is an amazing and often underrated herb that’s highly valued for its therapeutic and health benefits. It also has a wonderful lemony aroma and refreshing flavour. Typical uses of lemon verbena are as a herb or for steeping to make a delicious lemon flavoured herbal tea.

In the kitchen, lemon verbena is known to be used in sweet cocktails and iced teas, as well as a garnish for salads and fruit cups. It’s also an ingredient in dessert recipes such as cookies, ice cream, puddings and jellies. Since the herb is so potent a little goes a long way in recipes. It also makes a great hot tea on its own or in a mix with other herbs. Lemon verbena’s fresh citrus scent has even led to its inclusion in fragrances and scented sachets.

Lemon verbena has been used for centuries, if not millennia. There’s is a long history of its use in traditional medicine for treating

• colds
• fever
• anxiety
• indigestion
• spasms
• and insomnia

It is also popular as an infusion for boosting the immune system and a natural aid for weight loss.

Of the more popular lemon-scented herbs, lemon verbena is probably the lesser known. Both lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon) are more popular but not because they are necessarily better. A properly cultivated lemon verbena generally has a stronger lemony flavour and aroma than lemon balm or lemongrass. Although native to South America, lemon verbena has been cultivated in Europe for centuries. Nowadays, lemon verbena is widely cultivated, mostly for its oil (used in cosmetics and candles) and for consumption as a herbal tea.

Lemon verbena makes a deliciously refreshing and balmy infusion. It’s soothing and relaxing, naturally caffeine free and full of health-boosting properties.The infusion is made by steeping fresh or dried lemon verbena leaves for about five minutes. Always use freshly boiled water. Fresh water is important as this helps extract the best flavour. However, the primary factor affecting flavour and aroma is the leaf quality.

Many academic studies have been undertaken to evaluate lemon verbena. These show that lemon verbena possesses several beneficial properties, including antioxidant, anti-anxiety, and anti-inflammatory effects.The studies also validate the majority of traditional therapeutic and health-boosting claims. However, more work still remains to completely understand the exact workings – particularly regarding the potential synergistic effects of the various biological components. It is a useful herb to use for a detox & for its immunity boosting properties.

As an aid to natural slimming, it has been shown to suppress the appetite, helping curb those irresistible cravings for snacks or sweets. Drinking lemon verbena tea between meals can, therefore, help you stick to your diet and achieve your weight-loss goals. In addition to the natural appetite suppressing property, which prevents overeating, lemon verbena tea also promotes the burning of fat, stimulates the breakdown of cellulite, and regulates the metabolism.

Lemon verbena makes a soothing and relaxing infusion. It has stress and anxiety reducing properties, which not only is useful for mental issues but is also an aid to sleep disorders such as insomnia. The same properties that help reduce tension and stress can calm the body and mind and help one prepare for a good night’s sleep. Lemon verbena is also rich in melatonin, a hormone in our bodies that increases as night approaches. Its production is stimulated by darkness and causes you to become sleepy. Drinking lemon verbena tea is a natural way to help increase the amount of melatonin in your body. And of course it is caffeine free.

Similar to other herbs renowned for their beneficial digestive properties, lemon verbena can soothe your tummy, through its antispasmodic qualities. This means it calms the gastrointestinal tract. By doing so, it can help reduce symptoms from, for example, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion, cramping, or bloating. This allows the digestive tract to function as intended.‎

The biological components in lemon verbena have been shown to possess anti-inflammatory properties. This ability of lemon verbena to contain and reduce inflammation could, for example, help ease joint pain or other inflammatory induced ailments. The final health benefit of lemon verbena is its property as a natural expectorant. An expectorant helps loosen up mucus and phlegm, clearing congestion in the respiratory tracts.

As the effect on pregnancy is not well established, pregnant women should exercise caution when consuming lemon verbena (or any natural supplement). If in doubt, always consult a dietary or medical professional. Always thoroughly research any new herb you are considering using and if taking prescription drugs, make an appointment with your healthcare provider for a chat about it.

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