Verbena
Scientific names: Verbena officinalis
Family: Verbenaceae
Alternate names: Blue Vervain, Common Verbena, Common Vervain, Eisenkraut, Enchanter's Plant, European Vervain, Herb of Grace, Herb of the Cross, Herba Verbenae, Herbe aux Enchantements, Herbe du Foie, Herbe Sacrée, Herbe aux Sorciers, Herbe à Tous les Maux, Herbe du Sang, Herbe de Vénus, Holywort, Juno's Tears, Ma Bian Cao, Pigeon's Grass, Pigeonweed, Simpler's Joy, Turkey Grass, Veine de Vénus, Verbenae Herba, Vervain, Verveine, Verveine Commune, Verveine des Champs, Verveine Officinale, Yerba de Santa Ana
Actions: Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, Anti-urolithiasis, Contraceptive, Cytochrome P450, Endocrine, Neurological
Background
Verbena is a plant. The parts that grow above ground are used to make medicine.
Verbena is used for mild gum disease (gingivitis), swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis), heart conditions, depression, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In manufacturing, verbena flowers are used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.
Verbena is used for mild gum disease (gingivitis), swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis), heart conditions, depression, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
In manufacturing, verbena flowers are used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Verbena is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe when used in medicinal amounts. Although verbena seems to be safe when used in small amounts as part of a specific combination product (SinuComp, Sinupret), there's not enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe to use as a single ingredient or in other combinations.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe or what the side effects might be. Some people might be allergic to verbena.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe or what the side effects might be. Some people might be allergic to verbena.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis). Rinsing the mouth with verbena after brushing and flossing might prevent plaque and redness by a small amount compared with brushing and flossing alone.
- Swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis). Early research shows that taking a specific product containing verbena and other ingredients (SinuComp, Sinupret) along with antibiotics and/or nasal decongestants may improve symptoms and reduce the duration of sinusitis better than the standard medications alone.
- Sore throat.
- Asthma.
- Whooping cough.
- Chest pain.
- Abscesses.
- Burns.
- Colds.
- Arthritis.
- Itching.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of verbena depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for verbena. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Verbena interacts with any medicines. Before taking Verbena, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Iron: Verbena might reduce how much iron the body absorbs. Taking verbena along with iron might reduce the effects of iron and increase the risk for anemia due to too little iron in the body.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Verbena contains chemicals that might reduce inflammation.
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