Vervain
Verbena officinalis
Vervain carried heavy ritual/'magical' associations in folk practice — from a Christian-discernment view, keep to its calming herbal use, not occult lore.
A bitter nervine traditionally used to ease nervous tension, tension headaches, and to wind down.
Traditional use (european-folk): A bitter nervine traditionally used to ease nervous tension, tension headaches, and to wind down.
A bitter nervine traditionally used to ease nervous tension, tension headaches, and to wind down.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A bitter nervine traditionally used to ease nervous tension, tension headaches, and to wind down.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Mild; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Mild; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.