Lemon Verbena
Powerful anti-inflammatory and sedative
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Overview
Powerful anti-inflammatory and sedative
Latin name : Lippia citriodora
Technical Sheet
- Chemotype
- Geranial (25-35%), neral (20-28%), limonene (10-15%)
- Plant Part
- feuilles
- Extraction
- distillation vapeur
- Administration Routes
- cutanee (tres diluee), diffusion
âš Safety Alerts : Dermocaustic, Photosensitizing
Max cutaneous dilution : 3%
Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Sedative
- Antidepressant
- Antispasmodic
Indications
- Depression
- Multiple sclerosis
- Crohn's disease
- Severe insomnia
Recommended Dosage
1-2 drops highly diluted (2-3%)
Contraindications
- Photosensitizing
- Dermocaustic - must be diluted
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : âś— Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : âś— Not recommended
- Children : âś— Not recommended