Description
Lemon Verbena essential oil is extracted from Aloysia triphylla (a.k.a. A. citriodora, Lippia citriodora, L. triphylla, Verbena triphylla) from the Verbenaceae family. It is also called verbena and herb Louisa.
Precautions
Lemon Verbena has a high citral content so it may cause sensitization and photosensitivity.
Therapeutic Properties
Lemon Verbena oil's therapeutic properties include antiseptic, carminative, digestive, febrifuge, sedative and stimulant.
Uses
This oil is useful for cramps, indigestion, liver congestion, anxiety, nervous tension, stress-related conditions and sleeplessness.
Burners & Vaporizers
Add to vapor therapy to soothe nervous conditions.
Blended In The Bath
Add to massage oil, or dilute in the bath for digestive complaints, nervousness and sleeplessness.
Blends Well With
Elemi, Lemon, Neroli and Palmarosa.