Vervain ( also known as Verbena officinalis) is an herb that has been used for centuries. Interestingly I have heard it mentioned on more than one occasion on the Netflix show, The Originals. Evidently this herb is used against vampires. Who knew ?
The two active ingredients in vervain are two glycosides, verbenalin and verbenine. The herb is used as a nervine . I have seen it used for irregular menses as well as liver disease I have seen it used for nervousness from liver disease. It is combined in equakl parts with skullcap, chamomille,valerian, oregon grape and ginger.
If you add Vitex to the above formula —it can be used for irregular menses.
I feel we do not use this herb enough. I feel it is a great herb for anxiety and sleeplessness.
Until tomorrow…