What is Lemon Verbena?
Lemon Verbena or Lemon Beebrush is an intense aromatic plant from Argentina and Chile. It was brought to Europe with early explorers and became a popular complement to herbal gardens in places like England. The rich, citrus aroma is quite striking and is paired with an intense citrus taste, but without the bitterness of real lemons. In addition to the aromatic addition to the garden, Lemon Verbeno also has culinary, cosmetic and aromatherapy use. Lemon verbena usually spreads from cuttings that are trimmed to support growth similar to shrubs. It is a durable perennial in USDA 9 and 10 zones, but it will be necessary to bring in colder areas because it will die in freezing or very cold weather. If it takes good to place it, the plant grows up to 10 feet (3 meters) in height and produces long slender leaves and clusters of small white flowers.
for cooking, lemon verbena is used in a wide range of meals. Intense taste can be used as lemons would be in sorbet, notBo it can be added to herbal friction for roast and fish. It is also used to flavor alcohol, oils and marinades. Fresh and dried leaves can be used for cooking. Because the taste is very strong, chefs who are not unknown with this herb should start in small quantities.
Some cosmetics also use lemon verben for its rich smell. It is assumed that it is a soothing, sedative herb, so it is often used in cosmetics designed to reduce stress. In aromatherapy, lemon verbena can be combined with herbs such as Lavender and Clary Sage for a relaxing mixture of essential oils that can be used in massages or aromatherapy diffusers.
tea can be made of dried or fresh leaves. The plant can calm the stomach, making it a good choice for people with stomach, along with mild herbs like chamomile. From Lemon Verben, it calms down, often adds to de-streSand teas and can promote healthy sleep. As with all herbs and essential oils, people should not use healing without consulting a doctor, and if symptoms persist, the patient should stop taking the herb until it is possible to find the cause.