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Vervain

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Verbena officinalis

Oral Uses

  • Breast enhancement RatingRating

    Vervain is an estrogenic; may enhance the breast. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Dysmenorrhea RatingRating

    Vervain is an estrogenic; alleviates menstrual pain. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Indigestion RatingRating

    Vervain is a bitter; stimulates digestion; stimulates digestive enzyme production; stimulates stomach acid production. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Insomnia RatingRating

    Vervain induces sleep. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Depression Rating

    Vervain is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Nicotine withdrawal Rating

    Vervain reduces anxiety. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Galactogogue RatingRatingRatingRating

    Vervain is a galactogogue; increases milk production. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Vervain is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antispasmodic RatingRatingRating

    Vervain is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Vervain is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Bitter RatingRatingRating

    Vervain is a bitter; stimulates digestion. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRatingRating

    Vervain is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Vervain is a digestive; improves digestion; stimulates digestion. Take 6-9 g of dried vervain daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

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