Verbena Essential Oil

According to Grieve in A Modern Herbal ‘the uses of lemon verbena oil are similar to those of mint, orange flowers and melissa.’ The tea is used as a restorative tonic for the liver in European herbalism. Currently there is not much safety data on this oil. While it is considered useful in aromatherapy, there may be topical sensitization and possible sensitivity to sunlight due to having high citral levels. Its aromatherapy uses are indicated particularly for nervous conditions that cause digestive complaints.

Verbena oils are used in various purposes like for health, freshener, reliever and many others it is normally mixed up with lavender for different purposes. Verbena oils are known for their calming properties that relieve stress and helps with insomnia. It makes a person relaxed and it is the best treatment which is available for stress related sleep disorders. For such a process, the only thing to be done is to add 3 drops of the lavender and verbena oil to the diffuser which is kept near the bed and then the next step is to put the lights off. Apart from this they can also be used as a room freshener which makes whole room fresh with its woody smell and floral fragrance and one may feel relaxed in room after using it. For these 10 drops of verbena oil is mixed with 2 ounces of distilled water and stores them in a spray bottle. Spraying this will produce a sweet smell that refreshes the entire house with its odour. It can even be sprayed over bed sheets and pillows to remove the stale smell that might develop in them. It can be used in offices which will help in reliving down mental stress and tiredness.

t is a deciduous, perennial shrub that grows up to 5 meters (16 feet) in height and has a woody stem, very fragrant, delicate, pale green leaves and small, purple flowers. It is a native of Chile and is named after Marie Louisa, Princess of Parma.Lemon verbena oil must not be mistaken with "Spanish verbena", also referred to by some as "verbena oil", or with Verbena officinalis, which refers to the herb Vervain.

Verbena oil is associated with uterine muscle contractions as after some age muscles of woman loosen down and after pregnancy maximum ladies face this problem, so it is always advisable not to take verbena oils near pregnant ladies, but it is recommended to use it near them while delivery as it stimulates women's stamina. They even can produce adverse on the skin in the form of allergies or irritations. Irritations differ with the sensitivity of the skin. So for that, always a patch test apply in small portion wait for while and see result of it if any adverse effect occurs that it should not be used. So, it is advised before handling them as they might cause certain problems even if blended with other oils.

The circulatory system is the body’s main system of transport. Although there is continual research into the specific pathways and effectiveness of each oil, essential oils are generally absorbed into the circulatory system via absorption through the skin or mucous membranes. Once the oil molecules have entered the bloodstream they travel throughout the body and effect it according to their properties.