Aloysia citriodora

20g

Source: Fleurieu Peninsula

Our Lemon Verbena is grown in our primary herb garden, located in the beautiful town of Willunga, South Australia.

All of our herbs are cultivated without the use of chemicals, pesticides or fertilisers.

We keep the processing of our herbs to a minimum; therefore retaining the true character of the herb.

Our Lemon Verbena leaves are simply left whole, naturally air dried and packed by us!

About:

A native to South America, this highly fragrant plant can grow up to 3 meters in height. It has glossy pointed leaves and a slightly rough texture, when you touch the leaves and flowers they have a strong lemon scent.

Uses:

Lemon Verbena has been used for centuries in both the flavouring of foods and beverages as well as an array of medicinal uses.

Lemon verbena has soothing qualities and can be used to treat digestive disorders. It may provide relief from indigestion, gas, diarrhoea, and constipation, as well as calming stomach cramps and bloating. It also may help increase the rate of fat burning by optimising various bodily processes.

It is high in antioxidants and reduces inflammation in the body and can can be used to treat joint and nerve pain as well as speed up the recovery process from muscle related injuries. It is also great for the skin.

Lemon Verbena is a natural immune booster and can assist in reducing the severity of a cold and also be used to treat respiratory conditions including asthma.

The beautiful fragrance of lemon verbena has a calming affect on the body and mind and is a useful sleeping aid or calming beverage to relieve stress, anxiety and other nervous afflictions.