Despite the incessant rain, I have been lucky enough to get good harvests of two of my very favourite plants recently; vervain from my garden and avena, or milky oat seed, from a local organic farm along with my friend Therri (known to some as the herbal muse!). Friends that I studied with used to tease me for giving these two herbs to nearly everyone that came into our clinic but they are so useful, healing and restorative that there seemed few cases where they were not indicated! Now that the vervain is about ready for pressing I thought I would share with you a few of the many reasons why I so love this wonderful plant ally. Common Name : Vervain. Also Wizard’s Herb, Herb of Enchantment, Simpler’s Joy, Holy Herb.
Latin: Verbena officinalis
Family: Verbenaceae
Botanical Features: A perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has toothed, opposite leaves on spindly, branched square stems with spikes of tiny fairy-like flowers, whitish- mauve in colour.
Key constituents: Iridoides including verbenin and verbenalin, flavonoids, volatile oils, phenylpropanoids, triterpenes, mucilage, tannins and saponins.
Actions: Nervine, anti-spasmodic, sedative, diaphoretic, hepatic, alterative, galactogogue, aphrodisiac, emmenagogue, thymoleptic, vulnerary, hypotensive, anti-bacterial.
Energetics: Cooling and drying. This is a different but related species to the American native, Verbena hastata, or blue vervain, which is used in a comparable way. I have never worked with, or even tasted, this variety so I can’t make any comparison myself. It is also important to distinguish it from lemon verbena which is confusingly sometimes also called vervain. Whilst both plants belong to the wider Verbenaceae family, lemon verbena, Aloysia citrodora, (formerly Lippia ctrodora) is of a different genus. Though often described with words like, ‘straggly’, ‘meagre’ or ‘weedy’, for those who appreciate the small and the subtle, vervain is one of the most beautiful plants in the garden. It used to grow freely in the wild but is not so common these days. In fact I think I have seen it growing abundantly in the wild only twice, usually I just see a few plants here and there, so it is a plant best cultivated if you wish to ensure a harvest. The ethereal grace of vervain is hard to capture in words or images but when you sit with this plant it appears as if illuminated by the softest of radiances. To me it seems the very embodiment of the fey here in this physical world. Along with Meadowsweet, which I wrote about last week, Vervain was another of the Druid’s most sacred plants and it is often referred to as the ‘Druid’s herb’ or ‘wizard’s herb’. Interestingly it was also revered by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans and was used as an altar herb in all these cultures. In folklore vervain was the plant used to staunch the bleeding from Christ’s wounds after he was bought down from the cross. As is so common with herbs that were popular in pre-Christian Europe they are associated both with witches, enchantment and devilment (due to their popularity in pagan times) and with holiness and therefore protection from those same forces (due to the usurping of powerful symbols by the new ideology.) From the sunny Mediterranean to the damp shores of the UK, vervain was once considered something of a cure all and was a favourite of Hippocrates himself. Tales of vervain as a universal panacea became somewhat overblown as it was considered to do such diverse things as grant love, heal any wound, treat the plague and even bestow immortality. Gerard scorns this over enthusiasm in his herbal of 1597 saying, “instead of a good and sure remedy they minister no remedy at all; for it is reported that the Divell did reveal it as a secret and divine medicine.” The truth, as is so often the case, lies somewhere in the shifting sands between. Of course it cannot bestow immortality but it does have the ability to assist in an impressive range of health conditions. These days vervain is used primarily as a relaxing nervine with a particular affinity for the digestion and the liver/ gallbladder and this is certainly the main way that I use it. Culpepper describes it as being useful for people who are ‘frantic’ a particularly apt description I think as it calms and centers the stressed out, workaholics of this world. However it is also a fine nervous system restorative so it’s ideal for those that have been frantic and are now exhausted as a consequence or for those who are deficient due to prolonged stresses and strains. It is wonderful for sensitive souls who feel easily overwhelmed and tend to nervousness and restlessness which often manifest as constriction, cramps and poor digestion. It is a helpful herb in convalescence for this very reason and Bartram recommends it in cases of ME and post viral fatigue. It has a very calming effect so it is helpful when we feel scattered and fearful or anxious. Due to it’s affinity with the liver it is also helpful when we are irritable or angry, making it a prime tonic herb for PMS. It’s antispasmodic and calming actions help to soothe menstrual cramps and its cleansing effect on the liver helps to flush out hormones whilst increased bile flow from the gallbladder aids in bowel function and elimination. It is often used in cases of hormonal headaches due to these same effects. It helps to open and move congestion which is often an underlying factor in menstrual complaints. As vervain is slightly stimulating to the reproductive system it is best avoided in pregnancy. It has however been used to assist with labour.
_________________________________________________________________________________________ It is a helpful ally throughout the menopause as well and helps to reduce hot flushes, dispel headaches and irritability and improve sleep. It has a hypotensive effect and can assist with palpitations. It should be teamed with more moistening herbs if dryness is a factor however. One of the reasons it helps with hot flushes is because it is a gentle diaphoretic when taken as a hot tea. This means it helps to open the periphery and release excess heat. For this reason it was often used in cold and flu blends. I don’t really use it in this way as there are other diaphoretic herbs that taste more pleasant in tea form such as elderflower, lime blossom and peppermint, but if I was in a pinch then I would certainly turn to vervain. Like many diaphoretics, when taken as a cold tea the action is more diuretic so it can be useful for promoting kidney function and has even been used for kidney stones in the past, probably due to it’s mix of anti-spasmodic, pain relieving, diuretic and tonifying actions. Vervain is certainly a key herb for promoting digestive function as it increases digestive juices, improves absorption and assimilation and promotes bile flow and emulsification of fats. It helps to stimulate the appetite and also relaxes the stomach when tension is held there, both of which are key for promoting digestion. When we are stressed out, our digestion shuts down as it is seen as non essential when we are dealing with a serious threat and the ability to breath deeply, run away or fight is prioritised. Chronic stress results in chronic digestive tension meaning that the digestive juices don’t flow well, we feel less hungry and our energy is sourced from our adrenal glands. This in turn places stress on the liver and we can become prone to cramps and spasms as the nervous system goes into overdrive. It combines very nicely with chamomile and gentle digestive spices where this is the case and is an important herb to consider in cases of IBS because of it’s affinity with both the nerves and the digestion. It’s gentle astringency made it popular as a wound herb in the past and also as a mouthwash for sore, bleeding or inflamed gums. This ability to tone mucus membranes along with the antispasmodic action means it was once used to treat coughs and asthma. Juliette de Baïracli Levy recommends it, ‘for pulmonary ailments, including asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis, whooping cough.”
Vervain is bitter-bitter, of this there is no denying, but it also has a kind of softness that other bitters often lack, making it both grounding and uplifting all at once. It is considered a thymoleptic, that is a substance that favourably modifies the mood and is therefore useful in cases of mild depression, especially when it’s accompanied by anxiety. Like many diaphoretic herbs it has a gently opening quality which makes you feel more present and connected, less closed in and contracted. It is a very balancing herb and it is perhaps because of this that I find it to be suitable for most people’s constitutions. Though some might disagree, due to it’s cooling and somewhat drying nature, it seems beneficial to almost everyone, especially when used with other herbs that are specific to an individual’s constitution. When working with someone with nervous and digestive complaints – which so often go hand in hand – it would always be high on my list of considerations. For the Vata person who can tend to be anxious and ungrounded it is ideal as a nerve restorative and anti-spasmodic. For them I like to team it with something deeply nourishing like avena and a gently warming digestive spice like cardamom. For the Kapha person who can be heavy, damp and sluggish it is great to clear obstructions, and promote the flow of bile from the gallbladder. I would want to add something more heating and drying such as dry ginger and rosemary for this individual. For the Pitta person it’s qualities are ideal to drain excess heat, calm stress and hypertension and release irritability. For these folk it is nice with skullcap and melissa or peppermint. For the most part I use vervain in tincture form as it is a bit bitter to make a pleasant tea. You can also make capsules from the dried and finely ground herb if you prefer however. There is no doubt that this is one of the most useful and precious herbs in my dispensary as well as one of the most beautiful in my gaden. When I read of how people in India venerate the sacred herb Tulsi, also known as the ‘Incomparable One’, I always think of vervain as the European equivalent. Though we may not treat it with such respect in this day and age, it’s importance is no less diminished and it’s offerings no less profound as a consequence.
Great post Lucinda.
I would love to grow vervain in my garden.
Something so honored in the ancient past as this little beauty certainly has many gifts to share.
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Hi April,
Yes there is certainly a reason why it was so highly regarded, such a useful herb to have, even if some of the reports were a little exaggerated!
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This wizard herb is one of the seeds I have already ordered for next year:) So grateful for this timely post, Lucinda. I have been growing and starting to use blue vervain recently and thought I would love to compare and contrast so hoping this vervain will like to grow here next year. Wow, indeed you have demonstrated a vast range of useful applications! I can thoroughly understand why it is one of your favorite herbs to give after reading this! Thank you so much for sharing dear one! Love to you and the kitties xx
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Hi Leslie,
I would love to hear how your comparison goes, you must let me know.
It’s useful for lots of things but so many people have stress and poor digestion these days that it would still be one of my favourites even if that is all it did. 🙂
Love to you and your beautiful feline friends too xxx
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I was looking at my new vervain plants yesterday but they’re several weeks away from flowering and harvest. I love your posts – I always learn something new!
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Thank you Sarah, That’s so kind.
I have a few little ones that have self seeded and are still a way away from flowering so I am hoping to get a second lot in a few weeks.
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I love Vervain too. One of my favourite herbs. Was it Mrs grieve who called it the ‘Herb of Grace’? That’s how I think of it, and it is my top herb in a post-partum mix for those struggling with hormonal-stress-liver issues.
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Hi Sophie. I just looked it up on botanical.com and she did indeed call it the ‘Herb of Grace’. I always thought that was the name given to Rue, but you are right it fits vervain perfectly. She also said “It is recommended in upwards of thirty complaints, being astringent, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, etc.” No wonder we love it so much!
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One of my herbalist mottos is ‘vervain keeps me sane!’ great post x x
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Perfect! I may just have to adopt that one from time to time. 🙂 x
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I’m very familiar with Blue Vervain here in the US (I appreciate it but I’m more of a Skullcap man myself), but I don’t think I’ve ever actually tasted Vervain. But you definitely raise my interest in it.
And kudos for calling it Wizard’s Herb without making either a Wizard of Oz or Harry Potter reference – I don’t think I could have helped myself. 😉
Michael
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Are you pitta by any chance? All the pitta people I know seem to love skullcap!
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Pitta is my secondary. I’m Vata-Pitta.
So probably part of my love of Skullcap! 🙂
Michael
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So lovely. Vervain is one of my most favorite herbs too! Someone once told me that the American variety is a little more indicated for American type problems – notably, a type A personality that causes a person to be tense, have terrible digestive function due to stress and probably high blood pressure too (lots of heat) – whereas the European variety is more for European problems – more strengthening and replenishing to a depleted system – more of a tonic. I’m not sure if that is true as I’ve only ever used the American variety, but it has a certain sense to it that I like 🙂
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That’s great, I’m sure there is some truth to it, people and place are always connected somehow. Our vervain is good for those other things but I think it is more gently replenishing exactly as you say. Perhaps we could trade a little bottle sometime and then compare notes. 🙂 xx
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Brilliant informative post!
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Thanks Bridget!
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Hi Lucinda,
I shall have to think about growing this herb. I shall do some research with regard to its prefered location etc.
It is pretty and has a delicate, magical quality….your images are beautiful.
An interesting post once again…..
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Yes I think it would suit your magical garden well and I am sure, being a native ‘weed’, it will be beneficial for insects!
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Great blogpost Lucinda, and very interesting. I didn’t know it was so useful and healing. I would love to try it for hormonal-stress-liver issues. I’m in menopause, and my stomach is’nt good for weeks because of stress and tension.
XXX
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Hi Rita,
I am sorry to hear that.
It might be nice combined with chamomile for you if that is a herb that suits your constitution.
All the best, and may the herbs will support you well. xxx
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Hello
While reading this great article I started to wonder – does your Verbena have the trade smell that all the Verbena oils and Verbena tees have? This year I grew verbena for the first time, but it has absolutely NO smell 😦 I was so disappointed….
I bought the seeds trough eBay and the plant is self looks exactly like the ones in your pictures (only their a little bit lighter, since I live in more Scandinavian climate) and the plants have so many flowers and now even has seeds, but there is no smell. Is that normal and I can still use it for tees or the plant is no good?
thank you
Kitty
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Hi Kitty,
That is because the teas and oils are made from lemon verbena, (Aloysia citrodora), not Vervain (Verbena officinalis). If you look towards the top of the post I describe the distinction between the two there.
Please don’t be disappointed, what you have is a wonderful healing plant even though it does not have the delicious smell and taste of the lemon verbena. You could purchase a lemon verbena plant too but keep it in a pot as it is a mediterranean herb that will need to come inside in the winter.
This vervain is not the best in teas because it is bitter but you can combine it with other herbs you like the taste of and it will help to support your liver and nerves.
All the best,
Lucinda
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Thank you 🙂
A few years a go I had essential oil that was Verbena not lemon Verbena. It had a different smell, more rough, warm and strong. I was hoping for that. But if you say that I can still use my Verbena even if it does not have the smell, I`m happy 🙂 And I just cut of the branches full with seeds, so I will have even more flowers next year and will hope for a hotter summer.
By the way – fantastic blog!!
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Thanks Lucinda, good post. @ Danielle – David Winston and Matthew Wood talk about Blue Vervain alot and one or other reinforced the idea that North American continent (Turtle Island) is altogether newer and more robust and so are her medicines compared to Old Europe. Maybe so, maybe so…
I grew Vervain for a while in Yorkshire but it got outcompeted by Soapwort and Yarrow (I’m a lousy gardener with way too soft a heart and a lot of benevolent neglect!)
University of Lincoln’s Vervain has a real presence in their tiny wee herb garden.
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Thanks for sharing that Donald, It does make sense doesn’t it.
I know what you mean about being a soft hearted gardener, it is so hard to remove things when they are happy and thriving isn’t it!
I’d like to visit Lincoln uni some day, I wanted to come up for the conference but it was a bit far… maybe next year!
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Thanks so much for this fantastic post!
I have vervain in the herb garden and its just now coming into flower and I’d just been thinking about it and whether it would be good to work with. I think I originally got interested in it when I was suffering from ME, and finding out about herbs to help with nervous exhaustion, particularly. I tried making a tea some years ago now, but it was just far too bitter! So I never followed it up.
And then I’ve just grown it because I find it really beautiful.. the leaves are such an interesting shape and the tiny flowers are so pretty, I just love your close-up photos as they really capture this.
I’ll try making tincture this year. I’m so grateful for all this wonderful timely information .. particularly about using vervain for different ‘types’ .. which has shown me where and how it might be useful. I love where one plant has the ability to help seemingly unrelated complaints (like hormonal/digestive here) .. I’ve long felt that certain herbs have affinity with certain people, but its such joy to have this so beautifully explained and illustrated by someone so wise.
From a Vata, who just switched her nourishing herbal infusion to Oatstraw today (now there’s a coincidence!!) much love x
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Hi Steph,
Thanks so much for you lovely comment! I too am on the oatstraw infusions at the moment, it really is the best isn’t it. With a teeny bit of chamomile honey it’s about the most soothing drink around.
I hope you enjoy making your vervain tincture, it really is such a beautiful plant isn’t it, I’m glad you think so too. Maybe it was waiting for the right time to connect with you for medicinal purposes, plants are cunning like that. 🙂
xx
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Hello there,
I came upon this post rather late, unfortunately, but I hope you’ll see this because I have a couple of questions.
I had my gallbladder removed years ago, and since then I am plagued with digestive issues. In particular, my bile is relatively dilute and so doesn’t break down fats, but at the same time it drips continuously into my intestine which causes irritation. Reading your wonderful article about vervain, it seems like it might really help. Would you agree?
Alas, I live on the edge of the desert in the US, and my attempts to grow herbs have mostly been thwarted by 110-degree temperatures, very intense, blistering low latitude sunlight, and lack of water during the summers. I think growing my own vervain is probably not too feasible, so I was happy to see that capsules of dried vervain will work. Hence my second question: is timing important when taking vervain for digestive issues?, i.e., does it matter if it’s before you eat vs. after, morning vs. evening, and so on?
Sorry to bombard you with questions! I love learning about herbs even when I’m not using them to treat myself, and your articles are really helpful.
Alexandra
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Thank you for this wonderful information.
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wonderful photos. I hope you can help me. i have set myself a task to find and photograph all of the 38 Bach Remedies. I am still looking for vervain and i note that you have it growing in your garden. Could I come to your garden and photograph it? I understand if you would say no and i would be out of your way very quickly so as not to take up your time. Hope you will say yes. my email is floretti@eircom.net if you would like to email me. kind regards Jenny
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Hi Jenny,
The vervain has nearly passed here now, just a few flowers left. You would be welcome to come next year if you haven’t found any before that though!
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If you are local I could ask a couple of other herbalists I know if they have any still in full flower.
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I loved this article. I’ve grown blue vervain from seed this year and I was wondering how you know when it’s time to harvest? Is there a certain level of maturity needed? Mine right now have dark green leaves and the flower spikes are 1/4 open. Am I too late or just in time? Also, Can I use all parts in tinctures : flowers, leaves, stems and roots? Finally, which solvent do you use? I’m VERY new at herbal medicine an I know not all solvents are equal depending on the plant.
Thank you!
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Sorry for the delayed reply! I hope you managed to harvest some of your vervain. I personally haven’t used to blue vervain which is more common in the US but I would harvest when the flowers are just open on a dry morning. I usually use the upper parts of the plant, say about the top third, including flower stalks, stems, and leaves. I use 96% grain alcohol diluted with spring water to about 30%. Here in the UK we tend to use much more dilute alcohol but higher doses than in the US where a higher percentage alcohol is often used and smaller amounts of the tincture taken. I hope that’s helpful. Let me know if you need further clarification.
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Hi can younpleasectell me where I can get seeds to grow as I live in cyrpus and no one even knows of this xx
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You should be able to order seeds from a herbal supplier such as here:
http://www.uk-herbs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=156
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I’m a bit new at this so forgive me if my previous comment already registered ! I first came across Vervain in France at a dinner party where pork was the main dish, served at 10 pm. My heart sank as my digestion isn’t great and I envisaged a painful sleepless night after the pork. My hostess gave me a cup of Vervain at the end of the meal telling me Id sleep like a baby. And I did! I’ve been a fan ever since.
I lived in Spain for many years and had a wonderful citrusy shrub which I was told was Vervain. But the leaves looked very different and the effect wasn’t the same when I made it as infusion. So I guess it was lemon verbena. I now live in North Wales and never thought I could grow Vervain here, but your blog has encouraged me. Although my garden is South facing , I’m 800 feet above sea level but I do grow Rosemary, thyme, golden oregano and marjoram with no problem, and also basil in my green house.
This is a really useful and stimulating blog. Ive been trying out various herbal remedies the last year and use Stephen Harrod Buhners books as well as Anne Newton so it’s always good to find new or even supporting perspectives on a subject that’s so interesting,. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and I hope this blog is still live?
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Thanks for your comment, that is a wonderful anecdote about the vervain! I am sure you would be able to grow it in your garden in Wales.
Wishing you well on your herbal journey.
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Sweet Lucinda, what a lovely monograph! Thank you.
Wouldst thou be willing to share a bit about WHEN and what parts to harvest?
Looking for the answer to that quest is how i stumbled upon thoust lovely blog.
Blessed Bee.
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Hi Estelda,
You can harvest anytime it is in flower and use all the above ground parts but I usually leave the toughest bits right at the base. So you end up with a nice mix of leaves, stems and flowers. When exactly it is in flower will depend a bit on where you live but it blooms for much of the summer months.
I hope that answers your question! x
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Trying to help a friend who’s looking for vervain oil. Is there a fragrance associated to vervain?
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Are you sure it isn’t lemon verbena she is looking for? Both are sometimes called verbena or vervain. Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) is very fragrant.
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This is taken from the thread she is on ” I have found a lot of herbal information but nothing relating to oils, except from the obvious verbena oils. N
at Oshadhi tried to help me out and drew a blank too, one of the oils she suggested was the white verbena ( because of the French/ English translation ) so I looked for this too, it is said to have a slight minty/ vanilla note which comes close to what he can remember of it but he said it was deeper than that.
I feel like I’m going around in circles! Sorry for such a random rant but I can’t get my brain together.
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Lovely post. I found you when doing research into Vervain, and look forward to reading more.
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I would like to have this wonderful herb coz I have a problem with nerve and muscle pain , I can just one side of my body , I have what they say mayopath so please maybe this herb can do wonders and I’m only 44years old thankyou god bless.
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Hi Christopher,
It is very hard for me to advise you without knowing more about your individual case. St. John’s Wort herb is very good for nerve pain but is not recommended if you are on medication. If you can find a local herbalist it would be worth speaking to someone in person who can go through all your symptoms with you. Best wishes for your healing journey.
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For overall mood/pain its in my top three. After Passiflora and Tulsi.
I’ve only tried “blue” Vervain, and while not unpleasant tasting (I boil a small amount of honey into the pot while brewing) it has a rather bad after taste.
The after taste is not unlike Lobelia, which is very purgative and I came to know its foul taste from home made cigarettes of the herb when I quit smoking tobacco due to its temporary chemical cousin relief it offered and far too costly queasiness. Quitting smoking Lobelia on the other hand is fantastically easily!
I mix my Vervain with anything in the mint family along with a nicer taster like Rooibos or Earl Grey. I can drink about 2 quarts of that mixture with no queasiness but if the unrest from too much is anything like Lobelia you do not want that. Start small,find your tolerance and just deal your way into ignoring after taste. Set Cayenne tea as your Everest in dealing with things. Still climbing that one and its very hard to do without resorting to fats to cheat the burn.
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I put a drop of tincture on dog treats to calm nervous dog. Works great, dog still does great guard work just doesn’t go overboard about it anymore. Wouldn’t be able to keep the dog w/o it.
Also drop on paper towel up against gum problems cures them right up.
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Hello, I gave been to many stores and garden centers to obtain this herb, vervain. I cannot find it any where to use. I would love to include this in my indoor herbal garden , I use these for medicinals. I live in upstate NY. Could I purchase a plant or two from you?😃
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Hi Heather, I am in the UK so wouldn’t be able to post to you but you can buy seeds from Strictly Medicinal Herbs in the US.
The native (to you) Blue vervain is here: https://www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product.asp?specific=784
And this is the European one which is featured in this post: https://www.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product.asp?specific=785
Hope that helps.
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Hi, I have stage 4 secondary breast cancer which has spread to my spine and one of my ribs. I was looking for something natural to help with both bone pain as well as nerve pain. I had read about valerian root, but then also came across blue verain. I was researching both and came across your blog. I hope to purchase both/any of the two that could help with my condition, I live in the UK.
I would appreciate any advise you are able to offer me as I am a bit lost as to which way to go with things. I try to avoid my prescription opiate drug Oxynorm for the pain but really need an alternative.
I look forward to your reply. Thank you!
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Hi Yasmeen,
Sorry this is such a delayed reply, I am on maternity leave and haven’t had much chance to check this site.
I would really recommend seeing a herbalist local to you. They can take into account any drugs that you are taking and make suitable recommendations. St John’s wort is helpful with nerve pain but is not suitable if you are on prescription drugs for example.
I’m sorry to not be more specific but I wouldn’t want to make recommendations without knowing more about your individual case.
Warm wishes.
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Very interested to read your post about vervain. I have suffered from severe ME for 40 years ( yes it is a long time ) and also bad insomnia, for which I take sleeping pills, which don’t always work. Recently I have tried a mix of skullcap and vervain, it seemed to help but without the vervain it didn’t . I can’t take alcohol so I make a tea with a lot of honey. I also have severe digestive problems and my life has veered from one stressful situation to another. Understandably I am very depressed. Chamomile doesn’t always suit me, do you have any other suggestions to add to the vervain ? Thank you, Anne
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Hi Anne,
I’m sorry it’s taken such a long time to get back to you. I haven’t had much time to check this site of late.
I’m sorry to hear you’ve been suffering, there are various things you can try but ultimately I would recommend seeing a herbalist who will look at your individual case and make recommendations accordingly.
In the meantime passionflower is a nice herb to try. Valerian suits some people but not others and might not be suitable with your sleeping tablets. Lemon balm is nice and soothing and Lime flower is also lovely and relaxing.
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I am very interested in using Vervain, as it applies to several ongoing health issues I have at the moment. It is a plant I have grown in the past, and I definitely feel a strong affinity with it. Firstly, however, I need to find out whether it has a high salicylate content. Are you able to advise on this, please, Lucinda? Many thanks, Sophia
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Can vervai be smoked?
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Thank you for this insightful read. I think I’m going to try it, as it seems that it would benefit me in different ways. It also seems perfect for my husband with the exception of his meds and I’m not sure how it would work with his gall bladder removed.
I’m not the best gardener and we don’t really have a full sun location to plant it, so I think I’ll buy a tincture.
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So basically can I grow it in England? I love this herb 😍😍
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I love all your posts, so grateful for all this wisdom. As a yoga teacher I am always looking for herbal remedies and I have found such a wealth of knowledge in your writings. Thank you
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Thanks so much, I’m so glad you have found them useful. ❤
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Do you have any herbal remedies for endometrial ovarian cysts? female and male fertility?
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