Plant Part: Leaf (Cut & Sifted)

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Intensely crisp, sweet, pure lemon-citrus, bright, and refreshing with delicate herbal and floral undertones

Overview & Traditional Uses

Native to South America and brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 17th century, Lemon Verbena is celebrated worldwide as having the purest, brightest, most intoxicating citrus aroma in the botanical kingdom. Prized in French bistro culture (Verveine) as the gold-standard after-dinner digestif and evening nightcap, its delicate leaves are packed with uplifting volatile oils (citral, nerol, and geraniol), verbascoside, and bioflavonoids that melt away nervous tension, soothe the digestive tract, and refresh the spirit.

• Nervous System Serenity & Evening Calm: A beloved gentle nervine traditionally brewed to ease physical restlessness, soothe frayed nerves after high-stress days, and invite a relaxed, tranquil state of mind before sleep.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Ruled by Venus and the Air element. Associated with radiant attraction, love drawing, emotional purification, and joy. Used in ritual bath teas, dream pillows, floor washes, and charm sachets to clear heavy emotional debris, awaken charming magnetism, and invite peaceful, sweet dreams.

• Digestive Harmony & Refreshing Blends: A classic carminative steeped after meals to settle an upset stomach, relieve bloating, ease digestive spasms, and provide a naturally caffeine-free citrus burst to iced and hot tea blends.

Brewing & Preparation

• Standard Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaf in 8 oz of freshly boiled water for 8–10 minutes, covered tightly to capture its intoxicating citrus vapors. Strain and enjoy warm, or sweeten with raw honey and pour over ice with a sprig of mint.

• Artisan Evening Digestif: Combine with chamomile and peppermint for a post-dinner soothing tonic.

• Pairs Well With: Chamomile, Peppermint, Lavender, Spearmint, Rose Petals, Lemongrass.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Generally gentle and well-tolerated. Individuals with kidney disease should use caution with long-term, high-dose use due to potential mild renal irritation from concentrated volatile oils. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medications.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight pouch or glass jar in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from direct heat and sunlight to preserve its vibrant green leaf color and intensely fragrant aromatic oils.

(These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)