Aloysia citrodora
Jekkapedia
Aloysia citrodora, Lemon Verbena
Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Aloysia
Delicate small white flowers. Highly fragrant lemon scented, narrow oval, rough textured, mid green leaves. Culinary; use in drinks, jams, jellies ,ice cream and cakes.
Want to learn more? Read Jekka’s blog all about Lemon Verbena.
Characteristics:
Lemon Verbena can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka’s Herbetum and is available to buy as herb plants.
Details
Growing
Medicinal
The lemon-scented leaves of lemon verbena have been used for centuries to relieve painful muscle spasms and to calm agitation and distress.
Other traditional uses include helping to lower a fever, relieve the symptoms of indigestion and to restore and stimulate a poor appetite.
Many cosmetic preparations also include lemon verbena where its fresh lemon scent is considered both refreshing and stimulating.
Caution: Lemon verbena should not be used in individuals with kidney disease.
Please note: The information provided here is for educational interest only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat significant health problems. Any serious or long-term health concerns should always be discussed with a healthcare professional.
See our blog for more information about the National Institute of Medical Herbalists
Available as
Click on an icon to navigate to the page:
