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Vervain, Blue

Verbena hastata L.

nervous system

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Quick Facts

Part UsedAerial parts
Categorynervous system
Primary UseAnxiety
SafetyCaution Advised

A relaxing nervine and digestive bitter. Used for tension, anxiety, and nervous exhaustion. Also a diaphoretic for fevers. Native American medicine. Gentle but effective.

Nervine
Antispasmodic
Diaphoretic
Bitter
Sedative
Galactagogue
Treats: Anxiety
Treats: Nervous exhaustion
Treats: Insomnia
Treats: Tension headaches
Treats: Fever
Treats: Indigestion
Treats: Depression
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Part Used:Aerial parts

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Healing Properties

NervineAntispasmodicDiaphoreticBitterSedativeGalactagogue

Treats & Supports

Anxiety
Nervous exhaustion
Insomnia
Tension headaches
Fever
Indigestion
Depression

Important Safety Information

AHP Class 2b. Contraindicated in pregnancy (traditional emmenagogue and oxytocic). May interfere with hormone therapy. Generally safe otherwise. Very bitter - may need sweetening.

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