Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora)
Lemon Verbena — Aloysia citrodora
With its wonderfully bright, lemon-scented leaves, lemon verbena is a fragrant favourite in traditional herbal tea culture. Originally from South America, it became a cherished aromatic plant in European gardens and apothecaries. Its refreshing citrus character makes a beautifully fragrant infusion.
Traditionally enjoyed in after-meal herbal teas and aromatic botanical preparations.
Ways to use: Hot or iced herbal tea infusions, botanical blends, culinary infusions and fragrant bathing preparations.
Our botanicals: Carefully selected from a specialist botanical supplier and hand-packed in small batches by Hearthwise Herbals.
Traditional correspondences: Venus · Libra · Air
Energetics: Cooling · Drying
Cautions: Avoid if allergic to lemon verbena. Seek professional advice before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if taking medication.
50 g | Dried botanical