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July Herb of the Month
Herb of the Month Lemon Verbena
Common Name: Standardized: lemon verbena

Other: verbena

Botanical Name Aloysia citriodora Palau

Plant Family: Verbenaceae

Overview: Lemon verbena, sometimes called vervain, is generally acknowledged to be the most strongly scented and intense of the lemon scented plants. The scent has moved writers to poetry and prose in an effort to describe its essence, which is both crisp and relaxing at the same time. Because of its scent, lemon verbena is used in making perfumes and toilet water, as well as a flavoring in baking, jelly and preserving. The flavor of lemon verbena has been likened to a cross between licorice and camphor, and it is widely used as an herbal flavoring to replace oregano, particularly in fish and poultry dishes. Lemon verbena was introduced to England in 1700s, and found a comfortable home there, where the deciduous bushes sometimes grow to fifteen feet in height. The plant has an incredibly strong minty-citrus scent that is quite powerful when harvested fresh, however the dried Lemon Verbena is less over-powering and more subtle. It is native to Chile and Peru, but grows quite contentedly in other places. It is used in a similar manner as many other plants with mint or camphor content.

Parts Used: Leaves and flowering tops are used in tea infusions, either fresh or dried

Typical Preparations:  Tea infusions either hold or cold, and seldom found in food and capsules.

Summary:  As a culinary flavoring, lemon verbena has been used as everything from ice cream flavoring to pepper substitute. The licorice and camphor content do make the volatile oils from the plant stronger than most other lemon-scented herbs, so it's advised to use it sparingly as a flavoring.

Health Benefits Of Lemon Verbena:
Oxidative Stress, Fight Infections Inflammation Muscle Damage and Exercise Fatigue Obesity Joint Pain

Precautions:  Specific: No known precautions.
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Herb Uses title-Lemon Verbena
Promotes Digestion:
A cup of warm tea made with fresh lemon verbena leaves is highly-recommended to help keep your digestive system healthy. It is a home remedy to relieve intestinal spasms and gastric pain. Consuming the tea on a daily basis is said to ward off nausea, indigestion, flatulence, and sudden stomach cramps. The herb is safe when it comes to treating an upset stomach. You can also incorporate it into your daily regimen if you are more susceptible to developing symptoms associated with diarrhea.
Helpful in Congestion:
You can opt for lemon verbena in case of a constant cough. The herb is a storehouse of expectorant properties. Nutritionists suggest that sipping on some warm lemon verbena tea can lose clogged mucous in your passageways.
Various studies have revealed that the compounds found in the herb can help relieve congestion eliminating phlegm at the same time. Despite that, you should consult your primary healthcare provider to get the right treatment in case of consistent congestion.
For Psychological Health:
The essential oil from lemon verbena is one of the most effective herbal medicines to get rid of stress and anxiety. You can inhale its overpowering scent to calm your mind after a chaotic day. The compounds in lemon verbena balance hormones in your body which help soothe your frazzled nerves effectively. You should make it a part of your regimen if you are suffering from chronic stress.
Boosts Immune System:
A weak immunity contributes to various health-damaging factors. You can identify whether your immune system is active or not by observing how many times you encounter health ailments. Nutritionists recommend incorporating foods enriched with antioxidants into your diet to steer clear of elements that affect your health adversely including oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress leads to chronic diseases. That is why you must only consume foods that have plenty of antioxidants such as lemon verbena. The herb is a safe source to obtain nutrients and antioxidants * plus, it is so easy to prepare tea with lemon verbena.
Improves Skin Condition:
The essential oil derived from the herb could become your secret to having beautiful and supple skin. Believe it or not, but massaging your face with lemon verbena essential oil on a daily basis can help nourish your skin and increase its elasticity - and in turn, making it soft and firm. It is also useful to combat acne and scars. The herb is a storehouse of the healing properties.  You can even use it to treat eczema. All you need is to mix equal portions of lemon verbena oil with a carrier oil and apply the mixture on your face for at least 10 minutes.
However, if your skin starts to feel itchy or if you experience a burning sensation, wash it off immediately. You should consult your dermatologist in this case and refrain from home remedies.
It is Anti-Inflammatory:
Food sources that contain anti-inflammatory properties like lemon verbena should be a part of your diet. Your muscles and joints fall prey to inflammation which you can treat via consuming lemon verbena tea. It can even help senior citizens steer clear of symptoms associated with arthritis.  The antioxidants in the herb have proven to be effective in reducing joint pain.
Keeps You Hydrated:
A hydrated body keeps you energetic throughout the day. Not to mention, drinking plenty of water keeps your vital organs functioning optimally. You can just replace sugary drinks with lemon verbena tea to get more nutrients and few calories.
Help Reduce Weight:
Shedding extra pounds is a time-consuming process - and you need to be focused. However, if you want to exercise light and burn fat at the same time * try drinking lemon verbena tea before and after you start your workout. Additionally, the drink could become a quick source to obtain various beneficial compounds. It boosts your energy levels as well facilitates your workout session. The herb contains zero calories and fats. Therefore, you can consume up to three cups of lemon verbena tea in a day.
Help Reduce Fever:
A freshly brewed cup of lemon verbena tea can help reduce a high fever. The compounds of the herb dismantle microbes that contribute to the illness. Fever often brings cold as well. And you will be delighted to learn that lemon verbena possesses qualities that are known to fight cold and flu-causing bacteria. You can also opt for the herb*s essential oil when suffering from fever as it helps open your body*s pores and makes you perspire more to knock down the rising temperature.
Aromatherapy:
The scent of lemon verbena promotes concentration and allows you to stay focused. You can burn a few drops of lemon verbena essential oil in a diffuser at night. It will help you relax so you can get up the next day with a fresh and clear mind. It is widely used in various therapies to ward off stress and anxiety in patients suffering from chronic diseases.

 

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Herb Infusions
The most natural thing to do with the leaves is to infuse them for herbal tea, to be served hot of chilled,
Here*s a compendium below; I hope you find it inspiring if you come across that lovely herb yourself!
Happy pairings for lemon verbena recipes
Lemon verbena + Peach
Lemon verbena + Apricot
Lemon verbena + Raspberry
Lemon verbena + Strawberry
Lemon verbena + Rhubarb
Lemon verbena + Pear
Lemon verbena + Citrus (especially grapefruit)
Lemon verbena + Yogurt
Lemon verbena + Ginger
Lemon verbena + Fish
Lemon verbena + Chicken
Lemon verbena + Pork

Beverages with lemon verbena:  ~ Make herbal tea, hot or iced, with lemon verbena on its own or mixed with other herbs, such as mint or sage. ~ Prepare a simple syrup for cocktails, non-alcoholic spritzers, iced tea, or lemonade.

Herb infused Jar
A few weeks ago I gathered half a cup of my wonderfully aromatic lemon verbena leaves and put them in a large jar, to which I then added one litre of vodka.

In the June sunshine it shimmered like liquid gold*

I sealed the jar, and let it sit on my windowsill to infuse for exactly two weeks. The scent of lemony bonbons was heavenly when I opened the jar to add the sugar * 500g of it.

After another 2 or 3 weeks, in which I occasionally  gave it a little shake to help the sugar dissolve, I strained the liqueur and filtered it into some bottles. But there was a drop left that didn*t fit into the second bottle, so I just had to test it.


Herb infused Vodka

Mmmmmmmmm. So delicious, yet so simple to make.

Best enjoyed in a tiny glass in very small quantities, to make it last as long as possible :-)



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Spirituality and health are almost like a brother and sister. They are both essential for your overall well-being. There are multiple ways of improving them, and healing gemstones are one of the best assistants in that mission. Spiritual gurus only used this technique in the past, but nowadays, many people understood the magic power of gemstones. Therefore, here is the list of some of the best methods of using the gemstones.

Give your gemstone a purpose
Before you start working with a gemstone, you have to find somehow the way to "program" it. Try to connect with it and to implement the purpose you want from it. Try to behave to it as a friend, but also as a commander - you are the one who sets the purpose and the way how gemstone works. Most of the time, people are using it to enhance their spirituality and health.

Meditate with your gemstones
When it comes to spiritual energy, meditating while holding the gemstones is one of the best ways of connecting to them, and giving them more important purpose. Keep this in mind - you are not praying to them. Crystals should only represent the source through you should connect within yourself. This type of meditation is also one of the best methods to get rid of stress. It will create changes in your spirituality and health, while also helping you to take control over your life.

Create a morning routine
A start of your day is vital. You want to be mentally and energetically full, and in order to achieve it, gemstones could be extremely beneficial. It can*t be easier * put a few crystals on your body, breath deeply, and try to feel the vibrations. Five minutes are usually enough to feel a massive shift in energy. Also, by doing this regularly, you will have higher chances to improve your overall well-being.

Put them into the bath
A bath with gemstones is also a great idea. Throw a few crystals into the water, but first, make sure that they are meant to be in the water. Some of them are suitable, and some of them are not. This kind of bath is excellent for stress relief, as well as detoxing of your organism.

Wear your gemstones in any occasion
The logic here is simple * the more you touch your crystals, more energy is going to come your way. Therefore, wearing them is the best idea. Gemstones could be implemented in clothes, beauty products, and especially in jewelry. One of the great ways is to embed them into your ring. That way, they*ll always be with you, providing their healing effect consistently. One of the best examples is the Ring of Solomon, and you can find more about it.

There are a lot of books that talk about the impact of gems in human life and are spread in many books and websites. Articles about gems there are so-called Suleiman ring.

Achieving growth in your spirituality and health should always be one of your biggest life goals. Gemstones are the tools which will provide you more energy, higher state of mind, and most importantly, improvements in your health and well-being.


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