Verbena is a herb that has recently become a real hit in health food stores and herbalist shops. Its beneficial properties have been known for over 2,000 years. Mentions of verbena appear in the treatise of the famous healer St. Hildegard, who practiced herbal medicine. Where did this plant's popularity come from, and why is it worth taking a closer look?
Verbena contains many natural antioxidants that cleanse the body, restore its balance, and have anti-inflammatory effects. These substances neutralize free radicals responsible for skin aging.
Regularly drinking verbena tea or taking capsules with its extract greatly improves beauty. This plant has many properties that positively affect the body's functioning and metabolism, and consequently: the condition of our skin, hair, and nails, and our well-being.
Health and beauty in one
Taking verbena is particularly recommended for people with skin problems, including: allergies, irritation, and itching. The substances contained in this herb act as a natural remedy and inhibit the action of histamine, which causes allergic reactions. And these can manifest as a runny nose, hives, itching, and rash. It is a "super herb" that people in recovery, or during a period of intense physical or mental activity, can turn to, because it provides energy and helps cope with fatigue.
What to pay attention to?
It is also important what kind of product we are dealing with. In the case of herbs, it is extremely important to buy dried herbs from trusted sources, tightly packaged. Let's also make sure that the product is cut, not ground. Good quality tea should consist of flowers and leaves, without any added twigs.
The country of origin is also important in the context of verbena. It is important to choose verbena from Turkey. It turns out that there is a lot of Albanian verbena on our market, which is characterized by a darker color and a greater amount of stems in the dried herb.
How to brew verbena?
We brew the tea in the traditional way. One teaspoon of herbs should be poured over with boiling water and left covered for a few minutes to steep. Drink the strained, cooled infusion 2-3 times a day. To improve the taste, you can add a little honey or lemon; avoid sugar.
It is recommended to steep the dried herb several times (3-4), because that is when all the beneficial components contained in verbena are fully released. It is best to buy verbena with a "bio" label - available here ;) It guarantees excellent quality and controlled origin.
