Caution
Vervain Blue is not to be used during pregnancy.
Vervain is only to be used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.
General Description
In England it is common to find Vervain growing by roadsides. It is a perennial bearing many small. pale lilac flowers, the plant has no perfume.
Geographical Sources
Europe, China and Japan
Traditional Ethnic Uses
It has more than 30 uses, from an astringent, to a diaphoretic and even a antipasmodic. It is said to be useful in intermettent fevers, ulvers, ophthalmia, pleurisy, rheumatism and headaches. As a decoction of 2oz to a quart, taken in the course of one day is said to be a good medicine in purgings, easing pain in the bowels.
Taste
Slightly bitter and astrigent to taste.
History
The name Verbena was the classical Roman name for 'alter-plants'. The druids included it in thier luster water and magicians and sorcerers employed it largely. It was used in various rites and incantations, and by ambassadors in making leagues. Bruised, it was worn around the neck as a charm against headaches, and also against snake and other venomous bites as well as for good luck. It was also thought to be good for the sight.
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