This is not a herb you hear a lot about. Lemon verbena ( Aloysia citriodora) is used as a culinary spice, has an essential oil and used in perfumes. It also has some medical properties which is used for nervous health as a nervine. Immune booster and even weight loss management. I have used it with skullcap, and chamomile for restlessness and anxiety. I find it to be a very calming herb. I plant this herb in my garden to attract beneficial insects to add to my garden ecosystem.
I love this herb as a tea and also added to a salad. I even have tasted lemon verbena cookies and cakes The whole plant can be used but the leaves are used the most. This herb has both internal and external use.
The historical perspective of all herbs has always fascinated me. This herb in the 17th century reached Europe through the Spanish colonies. It Europe I can imagine that royalty used for fragrance for their baths and perfume soaks. From Europe it spread across the world
Until tomorrow…