OVERVIEW:
Lemon Verbena is generally acknowledged to be the most strongly scented and intense of the lemon scented plants. This minty-citrus scented leaf produces a flavor that has been likened to a cross between licorice and camphor. Lemon verbena has been used in everything from ice cream flavoring to an oregano or pepper substitute. This herb is stronger than most other lemon-scented herbs, so it's advised to use it sparingly as a flavoring in both sweet and savory dishes or in teas and other beverages.
This bright, sweet herb has a wide range of uses beyond culinary, it is used in health and beauty products and for its medicinal properties. Lemon verbena is also gentle in its action with its high concentration of powerful antioxidant compounds that provide ease of digestion, help to reduce inflammation and strengthens muscles just to name a few. Its tea gives a powerful boost to many of the organs and metabolic processes.
LATIN:
Aloysia citriodora
ORIGIN:
Paraguay
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Dried Leaf / Cut & Sifted
CATEGORY:
Culinary and Medicinal Herb
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
WHAT'S COOKING:
Blueberry, Peach & Lemon Verbena Upside Down Cake
Lemon Verbena and Pineapple Cocktail Cookies
Over the Moon Sprout Salad
Simple Creamed Corn
Verbena Infused Vinaigrette
Lemon Verbena
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Keep all herbs out of reach of children and pets.For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
