{"product_id":"blue-vervain-herb","title":"Blue Vervain Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Blue Vervain Herb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue vervain (Verbena hastata) is known by many names: common verbena, Juno's tears, wild hyssop, enchanter's plant, herb of grace, herb of the cross, pigeon's grass, simpler's joy, swamp verbena, American blue vervain, and many more.  It's important to know that American blue vervain (Verbena hastata) is not the same as European vervain (Verbena officinalis) or North American white vervain (Verbena urticifolia). Medicine uses them all, and many of their benefits are similar. However, there are also some differences, and the benefits we'll discuss below are unique to blue vervain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use Blue Vervain Herb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere aren't many clinical studies for vervain or its constituent parts, although it has been used for various ailments, such as gout, kidney stones, headaches, jaundice, and stimulation of breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Vervain Herb Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots of the plant can be used to treat sadness, nervousness, coughs, colds, fevers, stomachaches, cramps, rashes, and headaches. Applying the roots to the skin can heal cuts, sores, ulcers, and acne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e◉ \u003cstrong\u003eCalms nerves and mood swings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbalists have used vervain as a nervine, which means it calms the nervous system. Typically, herbalists prepare it as a tea to alleviate stress, anxiety, mood swings, and occasionally sadness. Verbenalin is thought to be the part of blue vervain that makes it good for your health. It helps people relax and fall asleep, which makes worry and frayed nerves go away. Vervain can also make you feel better, and it won't make you sleepy. Vervain hasn't been looked at in many studies, but one from 2016 showed that it has sedative and antianxiety qualities that could help with seizures and epilepsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◉ \u003cstrong\u003eHelps improve breast milk production:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most common uses of blue vervain is to help nursing moms by making them make more breast milk.  A galactagogue is any food, plant, drink, or medicine that makes more breast milk. Women who are having trouble producing enough milk have been using herbal galactagogues as a secure and natural way to increase supply for hundreds of years. Vervain isn't as well-known as galactagogues like fennel seed, blessed thistle, and fenugreek, but it was once used a lot for this reason. Try blue vervain in our herbal Milky Mama mix, which combines it with other helpful herbs that also help breast milk flow and make it better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◉ \u003cstrong\u003eHeadache and pain relief: \u003c\/strong\u003e Vervain isn't one of the best herbs for relieving pain, but it can help with headaches, menstrual cramps, and swelling. Studies have shown that both putting it on the skin and eating it can help reduce inflammation and pain. (6)(7) Drinking vervain as a tea (maybe with some peppermint to cover its taste) can be especially great for easing the stress that comes with headaches and your menstrual cycle, as well as the pain. Vervain can also help with bloating and water buildup, which often happen at the same time as cramps. Its cooling benefits will also make you feel better when you have PMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◉ \u003cstrong\u003eSupports Detoxification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The liver and kidneys get extra help from the bitter chemicals in blue vervain. Both of these are important parts of your body's normal way of getting rid of waste. Your liver processes and breaks down poisons so they can be eliminated. These toxins can get out of your body through your kidneys, stomach, and skin. This means that your liver and kidneys must be in good shape if you don't want dangerous amounts of toxic chemicals to build up. Vervain is bitter, which improves the liver work. Other chemicals in the herb protect and improve the liver. It also helps flush toxins out of the body through the urinary system and makes the kidneys work better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy Blue Vervein Herb?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Blue Vervain Herb from the health food store in the \u003ca title=\"Alive Herbals - The best online herbal store in the USA\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/United_States\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"The best online health food store in the USA - Alive Herbals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aliveherbals.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlive Herbals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Vervain Herb information (at a glance):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eBlue Vervain Herb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eVerbena hastata (L.).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eOriginally from native to North America.  \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eBlue Vervain Herb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eBlue Vervain usually tastes bitter, but the sharpness can be taken away by soaking the leaves and seeds in cold water more than once.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eShelf Life \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eShelf Life is about \u003cstrong\u003e06 – 36 months. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe best way to store them is in a cool, dark place with a lid that keeps out air.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eWe requested you, Before consuming \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy at an affordable price the natural foods store - Alive Herbals.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aliveherbals.com\/collections\/spice-shop\"\u003espices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, herbs, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy at an affordable price the natural foods store - Alive Herbals.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aliveherbals.com\/collections\/teas-store\"\u003eteas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or any kind of natural products you consult an expert qualified healthcare practitioner or herbalist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75%;\"\u003eThis product information has not been appraised by the Food and Drug Administration \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"FDA-US - Alive Herbals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(FDA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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