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Soften your breath and listen to the sound of air releasing from your lungs. When your chest aches with coughs and congestion, Verbena can restore gentle breathing and promote overall health.
Native to South Africa, Verbena is a woody fragrant shrub that grows to about 3 to 7 feet and has lemon-scented leaves and small white flowers that develop into small fruit. Verbena is also known as the fever tree, wild tea, and lemon bush. The herb is steam distilled to extract the dark yellow essential oil.
Botanical Name: Lippia javanica
Type: Wild
Origin: South Africa
Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Herb
Note: Top
Family: Verbenaceae
Synonym: Honey Verbena, Wild Verbena
Blends Well With: Copaiba, Lemon, Orange
Aroma: Pungent, fruity and intense
Consistency: Thick
Color: Dark Yellow
Safety: Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or under a doctor’s care, consult physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use internally unless instructed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
OK For Kids: 2+
Kids Max Dilution: 1%
Shelf Life: 1-2 Years
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Diffuse & Inhale: Breathe in your favorite essential oils using an essential oil diffuser or personal pocket inhaler. For instructions on how to use your diffuser, please refer to the diffuser's product page.
DIYs: Explore simple and fun recipes on The Drop, our essential oil blog with expert tips, EO news, and informative reads.
BODY BUTTER: Melt one ounce each Cocoa butter and Jojoba oil over low heat. Add 4 drops of Verbena, 6 drops of Rosewood, 5 drops of Blood Orange and 5 drops of Vanilla Oleoresin. Blend together; it will thicken as it cools. Apply to dry skin or cracked feet. (1.7% dilution)
FOOT BATH: Add to a full basin of warm water: 5 drops of Verbena and 3 drops of Tea Tree combined with 1 oz Hemp Seed and 1 oz Epsom salt. Mix well and soak feet for 15 minutes or as desired.
INHALER/DIFFUSER: Add to a personal inhaler and inhale as needed: 5 drops of Verbena, 5 drops of Eucalyptus (Radiata) and 5 drops of Niaouli. Or add 5-6 drops of this blend to your Car Diffuser and diffuse for 30-60 minutes.
Elate: Add to a personal inhaler and inhale as needed: 5 drops of Verbena, 5 drops of Orange and 5 drops of Sandalwood. Or add of this blend to your Thera Lux Nebulizing diffuser and diffuse for 30-60 minutes.
FRAGRANT SACHET: Fill an empty sachet bag with dried flowers, herbs or cotton balls. Add 6-10 drops of Verbena to the sachet filling; close and place the sachet in drawers, or hang in your closet.
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