Blue Vervain – Tonic (Verbena hastata) Pure Herbs Liquid Extract is historically used as a tonic (perks up all body systems), nervine, deobstruent, lymphatic assistance, tranquilizer, expels worms, poison oak, cleans out afterbirth.
Blue Vervain – Tonic Parts Used: Roots, leaves, and stem.
Common Names: Simplier’s Joy, Wild Hyssop, Indian Hyssop.
Blue Vervain – Tonic Bodily Influences: Blue Vervain can often help a person obtain a calmer condition and the world appears less disturbing, when the pace of life pushes a person instead of them controlling it. In conditions of flabbiness and unambitious circulation, new vigor is afforded. The circulatory effect on the lymphatics is also greatly beneficial. Obstructions of circulation to the brain are removed and consequently the longstanding reputation of correcting epilepsy has been recorded. Obstructing kidney stones can be corrected through the efficient use of Blue Vervain. Also good for skin complaints due to nerves and as a remedy to poison oak, Blue Vervain deserves great praise.
As a mild sedative herb, blue vervain is known to aid in sleep.
Respected herbalist Christopher Hedley notes that as a mild relaxant and nerve tonic, blue vervain was traditionally used to induce ‘dreamless sleep’.
An animal study demonstrated that hastatoside and vervenalin, two chemical components found in vervain, may aid in promoting sleep. The results showed that an extract administered 3-5 hours prior to bedtime helped to increase the total time of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep.
Another animal study showed the effects of blue vervain extract on sleep. Findings showed a significant reduction in the time it takes to fall asleep, and a considerable increase in the total time of rapid eye movement (REM) and NREM sleep.
Recommended Dosage: 10 to 40 drops three to four times per day taken internally on the tongue or externally applied. Spray on area as needed and take internally if poison oak.
Possible directions on label: For adults, mix 2 ml of extract in 2 oz (60 ml) of water one time daily preferably with a meal.
References: Dr. Eugene C. Watkins, “Get Well With Natural Remedies;” Alma R. Hutchens, “Indian Herbalogy of North America.”
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