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Herbalist(s) 3
Researcher(s) 2

Herbalist Andrew Chevallier is an experienced medical herbalist and author of books on botanical medicine. He is a member and past president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and a member of the College of Practitioners of Herbal Medicine. He also helped found the Herbal Medicine Course at Middlesex University.
Herbalist Paul Iserin is head of the phytotherapy department at the Bobigny Faculty of Medicine.
Herbalist Léon-Hugo Bonte has been an indoor grower since 1996, and two years later he opened one of the first French growshops, in the east of Paris. He now works as a consultant specializing in supporting the production of medicinal plants in a controlled environment.
Researchers Dr. César Compadre, Dr. Eugène Robbins, and Dr. Douglas Kinghorn are researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA.
Researchers Dr. Pascual, Dr. Slowing, Dr. Carretero, Dr. Sánchez Mata and Dr. Villar are researchers in chemistry and pharmacology in Madrid, Spain.

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Practical information

Family

Verbenaceae

Parts used

Leaf

Picking info

Harvest the leaves just before flowering, usually in spring or summer, leaving a few inches of stem, dry in a shady and ventilated place, then store in an airtight container away from light and humidity

Medicine cabinet

Dried leaf

12 traditional uses

PreparationPartFormUse
Asthma 2 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "asthma"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "asthma"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Bronchitis 2 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 89, "bronchitis"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "bronchitis"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Cold 2 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "colds"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "colds"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Colic 1 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "colic"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4	✓
Diarrhea 1 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "diarrhea"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Dysentery 2 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 100, "dysentery"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "dysentery"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Dysmenorrhea 1 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "menstrual disorders"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Dyspepsia 1 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "indigestion"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Enteritis 1 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 100, "abdominal inflammation"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4	✓
Gastralgia 2 Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 100, "stomach ache"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "stomach ache"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Gastroenteritis 1 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 207, "gastrointestinal disorders"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓
Influenza 1 Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "grippe"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3	✓

Dosages

Internal infusion

Infuse approx. 1 g dried leaves in 150 ml (1 teacup) of boiling water for 10 minutes off the heat, strain and drink 2 to 3 cups a day after meals 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 201, "prepared as an infusion or decoction, and administered orally"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3

10 plant properties

Abortifacient 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 102, "abortifacient"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "abortifacient"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Analgesic 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "analgesic"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Anti-inflammatory 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "antiinflammatory"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Antispasmodic 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "antispasmodic"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Demulcent 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 169, "demulcent"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "demulcent"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Diuretic 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "diuretic"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Emmenagogue 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "emmenagogue"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Expectorant 2
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 169, "expectorant"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 229, "évacuer les mucosités bronchiques"]. Larousse.
Febrifuge 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "antipyretic"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Pectoral 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "pectoral"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "pectoral"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3

24 constituents

Alkaloid 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 210, "alkaloids"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Alpha-copaene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "α-copaene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "α-copaene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Alpha-pinene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "α-pinene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "α-pinene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Alpha-terpineol 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "α-terpineol"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Beta-pinene 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "β-pinene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Beta_caryophyllene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "β-caryophyllene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "β-cariophyllene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Borneol 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "borneol"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Bornyl acetate 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "bornyl acetate"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Camphene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "camphene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "camphene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Camphor 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "camphor"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "camphor"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Delta-cadinene 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "δ-cadinene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Essential oil 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 89, "volatile oil"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Hernandulcin 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 89, "hernandulcin"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "hernandulcin"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Limonene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "limonene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "limonene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Linalool 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "linalool"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Lippiol 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 97, "lippiol"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "lippiol"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Monoterpene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "monoterpenes"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "monoterpenes"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Myrcene 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "myrcene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Para-cymene 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 206, "p-cymene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Sesquiterpene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "sesquiterpenes"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "sesquiterpenes"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Sesquiterpenoid 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 89, "sesquiterpenoid"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Tannin 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 97, "tannin"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Terpinolene 2
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 101, "terpinolene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 208, "terpinolene"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Verbascoside 1
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 210, "verbascoside"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3

3 common names

Fog fruit 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 94, "fog fruit"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Honey herb 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 94, "honey herb"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Sweet herb 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 89, "sweet herb"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4

3 scientific names

Lippia dulcis 4
- Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 169, "L. dulcis"]. Penguin Random House.
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 89, "Lippia dulcis Trev."]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
- Contemporary French herbalist Iserin, P. et al. (2017). Larousse des plantes médicinales: identification, préparation, soins [p. 229, "Lippia dulcis"]. Larousse.
- Contemporary Spanish researchers in chemistry and pharmacology Pascual, M. E., Slowing, K., Carretero, E., Sánchez Mata, D., & Villar, A. (2001). Lippia: traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology: a review [p. 204, "L. dulcis Trevir."]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-8741(01)00234-3
Lippia mexicana 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 97, "Lippia mexicana"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4
Salvia santa 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 95, "Salvia santa"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4

Conditions of use

Contraindications

The documents reviewed did not mention any data on this subject 1
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Toxicity

Toxic at high-dose 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 102, "large amounts of camphor in L. dulcis accounts for the toxic symptoms"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4

Side effects

Risk of nausea and drowsiness 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 102, "nausea and drowsiness"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4

Drug interactions

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Precautions for use

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Children

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Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Do not use if pregnant or breast-feeding 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 102, "abortifacient"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4

Energetics

Tastes

Sweet 1
- Contemporary American researchers in chemistry and pharmacognosy Compadre, C. M., Robbins, E. F., & Kinghorn, A. D. (1986). The intensely sweet herb, Lippia dulcis Trev.: Historical uses, field inquiries, and constituents [p. 97, "sweet"]. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/0378-8741(86)90105-4

Elementary energies

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