Lemon Verbena
Profile
| Latin Name | Aloysia triphylla/Lippia citriodora |
| Chinese Name | Da Er Long Qian |
| Family | Lamiaceae/Labiatae |
| Note | Top |
| Aroma | <Moderate> Sweet, Lemon-like |
| Color | Yellow Green |
| Parts Distilled | Leaves |
| Regions | Central America, France, North Africa |
| Taste | Bitter Nature: Cooling |
| Affinity | LR/PC |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Geraniol, neral, citral |
| Skin Type | Oily |
| Dosage | 4% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Clear Liver and Heart fire - restlessness, anxiety, stress, tachycardia, nervousness
- Regulate Liver overacting on the Stomach resulting in nausea, vomiting, colic, epigastric burning, foul breath
Indications
- Heart Fire manifesting as hyperthyroidism (ST-9, PC-7, PC-8, HT-8, BL-14, BL-15, LI-11)
- Topical/Other Application(s):
- Diffuse for insomnia.
Specific Protocols
- Apply 1 drop of Lemon Verbena on CV-15 to calm the shen.
- 4% dilution of Lemon Verbena (40%), Lavender (40%), and German Chamomile (20%) for HT/SI Divergent Channel or Heart Luo Vessel.
Actions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Sedative
Contraindications & Cautions
- Mildly photosensitive
Additional Comments
- Lemon Verbena is very balancing for the thyroid arid pituitary glands.
- True lemon verbena is rare and expensive with limited production.