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Lemon Verbena

Powerful anti-inflammatory and sedative

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Lemon Verbena

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
⚠ 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 : ✗ Not recommended
  • Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
  • Children : ✗ Not recommended