How to Use Blue Vervain

How to Use Blue Vervain

Vervain (in Latin, Verbena officinalis) or wild hyssop, is a wild plant that has been used since ancient times as a natural remedy for numerous conditions. This magical, medicinal herb grows spontaneously and has numerous properties which are beneficial to health and that is why in this article we explain in detail on OneHowTo how to use Blue Vervain.

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Vervain is also known as cluster top, cure-all, sacred herb, purple top, among many other names. In Irish, it's known as "beirbhéine". It has traditionally been a very commonly used by mystical and magical healers as part of natural remedies, thanks to its endless medicinal properties.

Similarly, it is noteworthy that the Blue Vervain plant in bloom is often used for therapeutic purposes and, to a lesser extent, the root. The substances and essential oils it contains can contribute to eliminate tensions and is also an effective remedy for anxiety and insomnia.

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Blue Vervain is also indicated for cases of loss of appetite caused by stress; likewise, it can counter persistent headaches resulting from a high level of anxiety. In combination of its sedative and anti-tension properties, Vervain is also very suitable for treating headaches of a nervous origin or those linked to the menstrual cycle as well as muscle aches.

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Before taking Vervain, it's important to consult your doctor to make sure it is not contraindicated for your condition or any medicines you may already be taking. Also, as all the medicinal plants, it's important to consider the dose, so you should always be cautious.

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One of the most common methods to use Blue Vervain is by way of infusion or tea, so to make Vervain tea. You will have to add a spoonful of dried herb for every cup of warm water, and it should be left to stand for 10 minutes. The suitable daily dose for adults is three cups a day. When well used, Vervain is a relaxant. However, if the dose is exceeded, it can even cause you to vomit.

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Vervain can act as a calming agent and anti-inflammatory, .i.e. as a remedy for fever - plus it does have the ability to relieve pain from bruises or injuries. In these cases, it is appropriate to apply the plant externally by, for example, a poultice.

In that case, you should mix the Vervain's roots with sen leaves and white pepper in equal parts. Bind the mixture using an egg white, and once obtained, the paste should be applied on the skin eruptions to relieve the pain.

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Following the usual general advice on herbal remedies and medicinal herbs, you must remember that the elderly and pregnant women are the vulnerable groups that must avoid those risks. It is therefore not advisable to administer the plant orally if the dose contains alcohol to children under the age of 2 years, and it is not recommended to consume the plant in case of pregnancy.

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This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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