Lemon Verbena
The scientific name is Lippia citriodora.
It belongs to the verbenaleaf family, which includes about 250 species.
It originates from South America and was brought to Europe by the Spaniards in the 17th century.
It is a perennial deciduous shrub with height from 1 to 2.5 meters, having lanceolate, light green color, partially white or white flowers, with a strong smell and taste of lemon.
The leaves and small shoots of the plant and the essential oil are used both for its medicinal properties but also in perfumery, confectionery, cosmetology and in distillery.
Lemon Verbena
The scientific name is Lippia citriodora.
It belongs to the verbenaleaf family, which includes about 250 species.
It originates from South America and was brought to Europe by the Spaniards in the 17th century.
It is a perennial deciduous shrub with height from 1 to 2.5 meters, having lanceolate, light green color, partially white or white flowers, with a strong smell and taste of lemon.
The leaves and small shoots of the plant and the essential oil are used both for its medicinal properties but also in perfumery, confectionery, cosmetology and in distillery.
Properties
It can be used in cases of indigestion, diarrhea, flatulence, neuralgia and colic of the stomach and intestines.
It helps tighten the skin, regulate metabolism, appetite and urination.
Lemon Verbena leaves are rich in melatonin, which is a hormone our body secretes during the night
Use
As an infusion, tincture and as essential oil, it helps to detoxify the body and eliminate excess fluids and accelerates the burning of cellulite. In this way it helps reduce obesity.
Lemon Verbena
The scientific name is Lippia citriodora.
It belongs to the verbenaleaf family, which includes about 250 species.
It originates from South America and was brought to Europe by the Spaniards in the 17th century.
It is a perennial deciduous shrub with height from 1 to 2.5 meters, having lanceolate, light green color, partially white or white flowers, with a strong smell and taste of lemon.
The leaves and small shoots of the plant and the essential oil are used both for its medicinal properties but also in perfumery, confectionery, cosmetology and in distillery.
Properties
- Helps in detoxifing the body and is considered an extremely effective herb for weight loss
- It can be used in cases of indigestion, diarrhea, flatulence, neuralgia and colic of the stomach and intestines.
- It helps tighten the skin, regulate metabolism, appetite and urination.
- Lemon Verbena leaves are rich in melatonin, which is a hormone our body secretes during the night
Use
- Lemon Verbena leaves are used in cooking to give a lemon flavor to fish and poultry dishes, vegetables, marinades, sauces, jams, puddings, yogurt and beverages.
- As an infusion, tincture and as essential oil, it helps to detoxify the body and eliminate excess fluids and accelerates the burning of cellulite. In this way it helps reduce obesity.
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