Organic Vervain loose leaf 1kg

Botanical Name:

Verbena officinalis

Country of origin :

Croatia

Plant part:

Aerials

Herbal actions :

• Nervine tonic –Substance that improves the tone ,vigor and function of the nervous system
• Mild anti depressant – Substance that alleviates depression
• Mild diaphoretic – Substance that promotes sweating and thereby controls a fever
• Astringent – Substance that causes constriction of mucous membranes and exposed tissues

Vervain aerials have been used traditionally for numerous conditions, including stimulation of lactation and treatment of dysmenorrhea, kidney stones, jaundice, anxiety, gout, headache, depression,  and insomnia. Used as a poultice or ointment, vervain may be used as a natural remedy for bruises, skin infections, insect bites, eczema, and other skin disorders. It has also been used to alleviate sprains. Vervain is also considered an astringent, a bitter digestive tonic, and a diuretic.

Equine use :

“Vervain” type horses are the typical Thoroughbred – fizzy, spooky, impatient type horses who often use up all their energy dancing and fidgeting around before the race/competition has even started! “Vervain” horses tend to have very sensitive skins which show up as allergic reactions to insect bites, rashes and general itchiness.  Vervain is also a wonderful hepatic herb,  type horses seem to be typically prone to gastric ulcers and by balancing their nervous system it helps to heal and prevent gastric ulcers from reoccurring.
Dose: 20-30g of dried herb daily.