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Blue Vervain

Verbena hastata

nervous system

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Quick Facts

Part UsedAerial parts
Categorynervous system
Primary UseAnxiety
SafetyCaution Advised

A traditional nervine tonic and sedative. It's used to soothe nervous tension, anxiety, and insomnia, and is also employed as a diaphoretic to help break fevers.

Nervine
Sedative
Antispasmodic
Diaphoretic
Bitter Tonic
Emmenagogue
Vulnerary
Treats: Anxiety
Treats: Insomnia
Treats: Nervous tension
Treats: Depression
Treats: Fevers
Treats: Colds
Treats: Headache
Treats: Jaundice
Treats: Menstrual irregularities
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Part Used:Aerial parts

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Healing Properties

NervineSedativeAntispasmodicDiaphoreticBitter TonicEmmenagogueVulnerary

Treats & Supports

Anxiety
Insomnia
Nervous tension
Depression
Fevers
Colds
Headache
Jaundice
Menstrual irregularities

Important Safety Information

AHP Class 2b. Avoid large doses during pregnancy due to emmenagogue action. Generally considered safe.

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