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Blue vervain

Verbena hastata
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This page is the result of the aggregation of content from 5 sources. At Phyto-info, we have indexed, assembled and synthesized all the information found to summarize it, to make it readable and easy to access. We have carefully selected our sources from recognized and reliable people.

  • Pharmacist Dr. Carole Minker, pharmacist, has studied the traditional uses of medicinal plants by people around the world.
  • 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 Julie Bruton-Seal is a qualified herbalist, craniosacral practitioner, iridologist and natural healer. She graduated from the Selfheal School, under the direction of Dr. Jill Davies and Christopher Hobbs, in 2000, and is a member of the Association of Master Herborists (AMH). Matthew Seal has a degree in History from the University of Sussex and has worked as an editor and writer in the UK and South Africa since the 1970s.
  • Herbalist Matthew Wood has been an herbalist for over 35 years in the United States. He holds a Master of Science in the field of medicinal plants from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, a degree recognized by the University of Wales in Scotland.
  • Herbalist Terry Breverton, a contemporary British author with a passion for Welsh heritage, has rewritten Culpeper's famous book for a more modern audience. Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) was an English botanist known as the poor man's doctor, making herbal medicine accessible to all. His book, commonly referred to as Culpeper's Complete Herbal, was a huge success when it was first published and has been reprinted ever since.

However, Phyto-info is not responsible for what these sources tell us. We only report them in a different format.

Practical information

Family

Verbenaceae

Parts used

Picking info

Medicine cabinet

48 traditional uses

Anxiety 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "anxiety"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "anxiety"]. Penguin Random House.
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Aphtha 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "mouth ulcers"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Asthma 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 188, "asthma"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "asthma"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "asthma"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Bronchitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "spasmodic cough"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Childbirth 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "labor"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Chill 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 350, "chill"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Cirrhosis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "cirrhosis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Cold 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "colds"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "colds"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Contracture 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "muscular tension"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "convulsions"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Convalescence 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 188, "convalescence"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "convalescence"]. Penguin Random House.
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Depression 1
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 421, "depression"]. Larousse.
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Dry skin 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "dry skin"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Dysentery 1
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 421, "dysenterie"]. Larousse.
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Dysmenorrhea 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "menstruation painful and irregular"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Dyspepsia 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "digestive problems"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "helps simulate digestion"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "dyspepsia"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Ecchymosis 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "deep bruises"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "deep bruises"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Eczema 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "eczema"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "impotence"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Fever 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "fevers"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "fevers"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 350, "fever"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Gallstone 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 188, "gallstones"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "gallstones"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "gallstone colic"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Gingivitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "spongy gums"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Headache 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 188, "headaches"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "headaches"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "headache"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Hepatitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "hepatitis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Hot flushes 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "hot flushes"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 352, "hot flashes"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Hyperactivity 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "hyperactivity"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
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Hyperhidrosis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 352, "night sweat"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Hypogalactia 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "lack of lactation"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Icterus 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 188, "jaundice"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "jaundice"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "jaundice"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Incontinence 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "incontinence"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Influenza 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "flu"]. Penguin Random House.
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Insomnia 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "insomnia"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "insomnia"]. Penguin Random House.
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Kidney stone 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "kidney stone colic"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Laryngitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "croup"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Liver congestion 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "liver congestion"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Malaria 2
  • Contemporary French doctor of pharmacy Minker, C. (2015). 200 plantes qui guérissent [p. 421, "paludisme"]. Larousse.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 350, "malaria"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Mastitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "mastitis"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Menopausal disorder 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "menopause"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "menopause"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Migraine 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "migraines"]. Penguin Random House.
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Nervousness 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "nervous tension"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "mental overactivity"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Neurasthenia 1
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "nervous exhaustion"]. Penguin Random House.
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Otitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "earache"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Pneumonia 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "pneumonia"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 3
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "premenstrual tension"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "pre-menstrual tension"]. Penguin Random House.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "PMS"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Sprain 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "sprains"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 354, "sprains"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Stress 2
  • Contemporary English herbalist & English author Bruton-Seal, J., & Seal, M. (2008). Hedgerow medicine: harvest and make your own herbal remedies [p. 190, "stress"]. Merlin Unwin Books.
  • Contemporary English herbalist Chevallier, A. (2013). Encyclopedia of herbal medicine [p. 153, "stress"]. Penguin Random House.
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Tonsillitis 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "adenoids"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Wheeze 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "wheezing"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Whooping cough 1
  • Contemporary American herbalist Wood, M. (2009). The earthwise herbal: a complete guide to new world medicinal plants (vol 2) [p. 353, "whooping cough"]. North Atlantic Books.
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Dosages

Internal infusion

Internal tincture

19 plant properties

12 constituents

common name

2 scientific names

Conditions of use

Contraindications

Toxicity

Side effects

Drug interactions

Precautions for use

Children

Pregnant or breastfeeding women

Energetics

Tastes

Elementary energies

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