lemon verbena seeds for planting Jekkapedia: Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena) – Jekka's

lemon verbena seeds for planting Jekkapedia: Aloysia citrodora (Lemon Verbena) – Jekka'sJekkapedia Aloysia citrodora, Lemon Verbena Family: Verbenaceae Genus: Aloysia Delicate small white flowers. Highly fragrant lemon scented, narrow oval, rough textured, mid green leaves. Culinary; use in drinks, jams, jellies ,ice cream and cakes. Want to learn more? Read Jekka's blog all about Lemon Verbena. Characteristics: Hardiness: H3 (1 to 5C) Type: Deciduous shrub Height: up to 3m Spread: up to 2. 5m Lemon Verbena can be seen at the herb farm

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Aloysia citrodora, Lemon Verbena

Family: Verbenaceae
Genus: Aloysia

Delicate small white flowers. Highly fragrant lemon scented, narrow oval, rough textured, mid green leaves. Culinary; use in drinks, jams, jellies ,ice cream and cakes.

Want to learn more? Read Jekka's blog all about Lemon Verbena.

Lemon Verbena can be seen at the herb farm in Jekka's Herbetum and is available to buy as herb plants.

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Growing

Medicinal

The lemon-scented leaves of lemon verbena have been used for centuries to relieve painful muscle spasms and to calm agitation and distress.

Other traditional uses include helping to lower a fever, relieve the symptoms of indigestion and to restore and stimulate a poor appetite.

Many cosmetic preparations also include lemon verbena where its fresh lemon scent is considered both refreshing and stimulating.

Caution: Lemon verbena should not be used in individuals with kidney disease.
Please note: The information provided here is for educational interest only and is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat significant health problems. Any serious or long-term health concerns should always be discussed with a healthcare professional.

See our blog for more information about the National Institute of Medical Herbalists

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