This Lemon Verbena oil is uncut, undiluted, alcohol free, long lasting, high grade essence oil - excellent for aromatherapy uses - to scent candles; freshen potpourri; in soap making; massage oils; bath oil... and of course as a perfume body oil - to smell just truly great. Over the years, many have come to know Lemon Verbena essence oil offered by "The Purple People" as truly some of the best.Other name of Lemon verbena oil is "Vervain" and "Lippia citriodora".
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Specification of Lemonverbena Oil
Product Code
LJP/LVO
Name
Lamonverbena Oil
Botanical Name
Citrus Limonum
Obtain
By steam distillation from freshly harvested herb.
Appearance
Yellowish color
It is an aromatic, astringent herb, rich in volatile oils, which has a calming effect, relieving spasms (especially of the digestive system) while reducing fever.
The oil contains neral and geranial, borneol, limonene, geraniol, nerol, terpineol, caryophyllene, curcumene, myrcenene, isovalerianic acid, the flavonoids apigenin, luteolin and 6-hydroxylated flavones with their methyl esters (eupafolin, hispidulin, eupatorin and salvigenin).
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Benefits / Uses
May be beneficial for cramps, indigestion, liver congestion, insomnia, nervous tension & stress related condition.
Lemon verbena can be used internally to treat feverish colds. Its antipyretic properties are great to bring down fever and to fight colds and ease asthma.
It is also very effective to bring about a calming and sedating effect and has a positive effect on nervous digestive disorders. It helps with indigestion, colic, flatulence, as well as diarrhea.
Externally, the herb can be used to treat acne, boils and cysts.
Lemon verbena essential oil has a relaxing and de-stressing effect on the mind, while helping to stimulate appetite and controlling stomach spasms, cramps, indigestion and flatulence.
It has a positive effect on the liver, especially in cases of alcohol abuse and resultant liver damage, and helps relieve bronchial and sinus congestion.
Furthermore, it is useful in dealing with nervous insomnia and calming heart palpitations.
On the skin, it helps to reduce puffiness and is also useful as a hair tonic.
The essential oil has insecticidal, bactericidal, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, aphrodisiac, digestive, emollient, febrifuge, hepatic, insecticide, sedative, stomachic and tonic properties.
Safety Data
Phototoxic due to high citral levels, possibly sensitizing
