Botanical Index No. 616

Lemon Verbena

aloysia citrodora

Medicinal Actions

Acaricide, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Aphicide, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Laxative, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Colic

Primary Conditions Treated

Nervine Pectoral Tranquilizer Agitation Asthma Bacteria Bite Chill Cold Constipation Cramp Dermatosis Diarrhea Dyspepsia Dyspnea Fever Gas Hemorrhoid Insomnia Nervousness Pain Rabies Sore Throat Spasm Staphylococcus Ticks Tuberculosis Varicosis

General Dosage

45 ml decoction, several ×/day; 2–5 cups decoction/day.

Safety & Contraindications

Class 1. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. “Terpene-rich volatile oils are generally regarded as irritant and may cause kidney irritation during excretion.” Hence, patients with renal problems should avoid it. Excessive doses are best avoided during pregnancy and lactation.

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