A traditional plant with a subtle plant tonic profile

Long associated with sacred and medicinal rites, verbena is used in herbal preparations to promote overall balance, sensory awakening, and vitality. It is often incorporated into complex infusions, for tonic or seasonal purposes. Its bitter, vegetal, and slightly harsh taste is characteristic of many plants with strong active ingredients.

Description

Cut aerial parts (thin stems, leaves, flowering tops). Grey-green to light brown color depending on the batch. Strong plant odor, bitter taste. Plant dried in the shade, without treatment. Uniform cut, without hard stems or coarse fibers.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Verbena officinalis
• Latin name: Verbena officinalis
• Family: Verbenaceae
• Part used: Aerial part
• Shape: Cut – loose
• Origin: Europe (France, Balkans, Germany)
• English name: Common vervain
• Name in German: Echtes Eisenkraut
• Name in Spanish: Verbena común
• Italian name: Verbena officinale
• Name in Arabic: اللويزة الطبية

Professional applications

• Infusion: 1 tablespoon (1.5 g) for 250 ml of boiling water – infuse for 10 to 12 minutes covered.
• Mild decoction: 5 to 10 g per liter – boil for 5 minutes, infuse for another 10 minutes.
• Synergies: lemon balm, angelica, lady's mantle, rosemary, yarrow.

Precautions for use

• Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice.
• Reserved for preparations formulated by a professional.
• Store in opaque packaging, away from light, air and humidity.

History and tradition

A sacred plant of the Celtic druids and a major medicinal plant in ancient herbals, verbena has long been associated with wisdom, strength, and regeneration. Its use has spanned centuries, both as an infusion and for external and ritual use. Today, it remains a plant to be handled with caution, reserved for specific and professional uses, but still charged with symbolism in European phytotherapeutic traditions.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: professional lined kraft bag or opaque HDPE pot.
• Shelf life: 24 months under good conditions.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• ANSM – List of medicinal plants traditionally used
• Western European herbal pharmacopoeias

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