Blue Vervain, Verbena hastata It’s lovely plant cultivated in my garden, I tincture it fresh in 80 proof organic vodka. A nervine, bitter and fever reducing herb, Vervain has so many uses. Blue Vervain can help relax tension, ease anxiety and promote restful sleep. Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is commonly used for emotional and psychological well-being, especially for conditions relating to anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. This plant is a nervine, an herbal tonic that can be taken over a period of time to nourish the nervous system. It can also be taken as needed for acute anxiety, but its strength lies in its long-term nervous system affects. Perfect for the over-thinker, worrywart, and intensely driven type A list making person for its calming effects and its ability to quiet the over-active mind. Traditionally, the herb has been used for its bitter principles and its affinity for easing colds, fever and indigestion. It can be used a a tea or a tincture. I prefer the tincture because I can take it 3-4 times a day. As a tea it is bitter much like yarrow.
Dosage 1 dropper full in water or juice 3-4 times a day. A bit about dropper fulls: A “dropper full” is however much the tube fills up with one squeeze - even if the entire tube does not appear full - That is 1 dropper full, and now you know!
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