Lemon Verbena Leaf (C/S) (ALOYSIA TRIPHYLLA)

Description:
Lemon Verbena is a perennial but deciduous shrub belonging to the Verbenaceae family. It has narrow leaves, generally in sets of three, on a light colored woody stem, and spikes of tiny pale pink-lilac flowers. Its leaves, even when lightly brushed against, give off an almost overpowering scent of lemons.

Origin:
Morocco

Other Names:
Cedron, Herb Louisa, Lemon Scented Verbena, Limonetto, Yerba Louisa

Part Used:
Leaf

Culinary Uses:
Lemon Verbena can be added to jams, stuffing, desserts, and fruit dishes. It is also used to flavor oils and vinegars and used in wine and liqueurs.
To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 2 teaspoon of Lemon Verbena leaf, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Lemon Verbena is known to be used as a stomachic and antispasmodic in dyspepsia. It also helps with indigestion and flatulence, stimulating the skin and the stomach. Lemon Verbena is a mild sedative and has antipyretic properties.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Purification baths, love, and used to keep from dreaming.
Planet Rulership: Mercury
Element Rulership: Air
Gender: Masculine
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