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| (Verbena
officinalis) |
| Common names: Blue
Vervain, Britannica, Enchanter's Herb, Herb of the Cross, Herb of
Grace, Herb of Venus, Herba Sacra, Holy Herb, Indian Hyssop, Juno's
Tears, Pigeon's Grass, Pigeonweed, Purvain, Simpler's Joy, Traveler's
Joy, Van-van, Wild Hyssop. |
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| Parts
Used: The entire plant. |
Methods
Used: Water extraction. |
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Spiritual
Uses: It is known as 'The Enchanter's Herb' because it was used
for so many different purposes. A most suitable offering.
Purification, protection
offerings. Ward off psychic attack.
Used in medieval potions
to attract love, increase wealth.
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Physical
Uses: Vervain has been used to improve circulation, calm nausea,
and relieve the congestive symptoms of flu.
A natural tranquillizer,
it is used to treat insomnia and nervous conditions. It also has
a reputation for relieving the symptoms of epilepsy as well as suppressing
the appetite.
Externally applied, it
can help to heal wounds and sores.
Believed by some to be
an aphrodisiac. |
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