Botanical name: Verbena officinalis
Other name: verbena, Verbena officinalis, and herb of the cross
Vervain, alternatively known as verbena or Verbena officinalis, and sometimes referred to as the herb of the cross, is a perennial herb with origins in Europe and Asia. This plant, a member of the Verbenaceae family, features lobed, toothed leaves and delicate, silky, pale-purple flowers.
Medicinal Uses:
- Internal medicine to treat depression
- Anxiety
- Coughs
- Colds
- Fevers
- Stomachaches
- Cramps
- Jaundice
- Headaches
