LEMON VERBENA
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for LEMON VERBENA overview.
Overview
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a flowering shrub native to South America. Its leaves and flowering tops are used in foods, drinks, and medicine.
Lemon verbena contains chemicals that might reduce swelling. Essential oils made from lemon verbena contain chemicals that might kill mites and bacteria.
People use lemon verbena for muscle damage caused by exercise, insomnia, joint pain, multiple sclerosis (MS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses
Lemon Verbena, a fragrant herb known for its lemony scent, is a good source of vitamin C. Just one cup of lemon verbena tea provides approximately 4 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, supporting a healthy immune system and promoting overall wellbeing.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Lemon verbena is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when used in larger amounts as a medicine, short-term. It's usually well-tolerated.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe. Some people might experience an itchy rash.
Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
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Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts with LEMON VERBENA
Lemon verbena might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness and drowsiness are called sedatives. Taking lemon verbena along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness and trouble breathing.
Special Precautionsand Warnings
When taken by mouth: Lemon verbena is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when used in larger amounts as a medicine, short-term. It's usually well-tolerated.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe. Some people might experience an itchy rash. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Dosing
Lemon verbena is commonly consumed in foods and drinks. As medicine, lemon verbena leaf extract and essential oil have most often been taken by mouth in adults. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose might be. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for LEMON VERBENA overview.
Overview
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora) is a flowering shrub native to South America. Its leaves and flowering tops are used in foods, drinks, and medicine.
Lemon verbena contains chemicals that might reduce swelling. Essential oils made from lemon verbena contain chemicals that might kill mites and bacteria.
People use lemon verbena for muscle damage caused by exercise, insomnia, joint pain, multiple sclerosis (MS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses
Lemon Verbena, a fragrant herb known for its lemony scent, is a good source of vitamin C. Just one cup of lemon verbena tea provides approximately 4 times the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, supporting a healthy immune system and promoting overall wellbeing.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Lemon verbena is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when used in larger amounts as a medicine, short-term. It's usually well-tolerated.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe. Some people might experience an itchy rash.
Interactions
-
Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts with LEMON VERBENA
Lemon verbena might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness and drowsiness are called sedatives. Taking lemon verbena along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness and trouble breathing.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Special Precautionsand Warnings
When taken by mouth: Lemon verbena is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when used in larger amounts as a medicine, short-term. It's usually well-tolerated.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe. Some people might experience an itchy rash. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Dosing
Lemon verbena is commonly consumed in foods and drinks. As medicine, lemon verbena leaf extract and essential oil have most often been taken by mouth in adults. But there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose might be. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.

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