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  • Common Name

    Vervain

  • Botanical Name

    Verbena officinalis

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Monograph

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  • Alcohol

    30%

  • Dose

    20 to 80mL weekly

Vervain is such a delicate plant that it is easy to overlook but its medicinal power is belied by its humble appearance. In modern herbal medicine vervain is known as a nervine tonic taken to relive anxiety, lift depression and for stress related problems such as headaches, migraines and nervous exhaustion. It can reduce the impact of menopausal symptoms due to its nervine properties. Its bitter principles stimulate the liver enhancing digestion. Vervain is traditionally used as a galactagogue to increase the flow of breastmilk. It stimulates uterine contractions which can bring on delayed menstruation and enhance contractions during childbirth. 

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A guide to Vervain and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Historically, vervain has been associated with sorcerers, witches, the divine, magic and other supernatural forces. As a medicinal plant it has a long-standing use from as early as 8th Century BC. It has been used traditionally in northern Europe for rheumatic pain and wounds. During the Middle Ages, healing herbs were often called simples and herbalists were known as simplers.  Vervain was prescribed so frequently for so many conditions that it became known as simpler’s joy and achieved a reputation as a cure-all used as a panacea for colds, fevers, nervous complaints, skin infections and gout. It is a traditional Chinese medicine used to induce menstruation, relieve rheumatism and as an astringent and vermifuge. 

  • Actions

    Sedative, mild antidepressant, antispasmodic, mild diaphoretic, astringent, diuretic, possible galactogogue

  • Indications

    •    Depression
    •    Early stages of fever, debility of convalescence after fevers, especially influenza
    •    Inflammation of gallbladder
    •    Jaundice
    •    Gastrointestinal irritation
    •    Promotion of lactation
    •    Topically for headache
    •    Rheumatism
    •    Haemorrhoids

  • Energetics

    Bitter, pungent, cooling

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Not recommended, but further studies are needed.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    None known.

  • Drug Interactions

    When iron supplementation is required, or in cases of anaemia, vervain should not be taken simultaneously with meals or iron supplements. If it is, then a vitamin C-rich fruit juice can counteract its inhibiting effects.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Bacopa, Lemon Balm, Oats Seed, Oats Green, Mugwort, Passion Flower, Magnolia