LEMON BUSH LEMON VERBENA

LEMON BUSH (Lippia javanica (Burm. f.) Spreng.) ++

Synonym:
Verbena javanica Burm. f.

Activities (Lemon Bush) :
Analgesic (f; VVG); Antiaggregant (1; ZUL); Antihistaminic (f; ZUL); Antiseptic (f; WBB; ZUL); Crocodile Repellent (f; ZUL); Decongestant (f; VVG); Hemostat (f; WBB); Icterogenic (f; ZUL); Insectifuge (1; VAG); Phototoxic (f; ZUL); Vermifuge (f; ZUL).

Indications (Lemon Bush) :
Anthrax (f; WBB; ZUL); Arthrosis (f; ZIM; ZUL); Asthma (f; ZIM; ZUL); Backache (f; ZIM; ZUL); Bleeding (f; WBB); Bronchosis (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Cataract (f; ZIM; ZUL); Cold (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Congestion (f; VVG); Convulsion (f; ZIM; ZUL); Cough (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Dermatosis (f; WBB; ZUL); Dysentery (f; WBB); Dyspnea (f; ZIM); Interalgia (f; ZIM); Epistaxis (f; ZIM); Fever (f; VVG; WBB; ZUL); Flu (f; VVG; WBB); Gangrene (f; WBB); Gastrosis (f; VVG); Headache (f; VVG; ZIM; ZUL); Insanity (f; ZIM); Itch (f; WBB); Lice (f; VVG); Malaria (f; VVG; WBB); Marasmus (f; ZIM; ZUL); Measles (f; VVG; WBB; ZIM); Night Blindness (f; ZIM); Ophthalmia (f; ZUL); Pain (f; VVG); Proctosis (f; WBB; ZUL); Pneumonia (f; ZIM); Pulmonosis (f; WBB; ZUL); Rash (f; WBB; ZUL); Respirosis (f; WBB; ZUL); Rhinosis (f; WBB); Scabies (f; ZIM; ZUL); Sprain (f; ZUL); Stomachache (f; ZIM); Worm (f; ZUL).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Lemon Bush) :
One report of gangrene caused by a poultice of the leaves (ZUL). Ingestion may cause photodermatosis in cattle. No confirmation of the plant’s toxicity (WBB). EO contains caryophyllene, p-cymene, ipsdienone, linalool, and myrcene.


LEMON VERBENA (Aloysia citrodora Palau) ++

Synonyms:
Aloysia triphylla (L’Her.) Britton, Lippia citrodora Kunth, L. triphylla (L’Her.) Kuntze, Verbena triphylla L’Her., Zappania citrodora Lam.

Activities (Lemon Verbena):
Acaricide (1; CRC); Analgesic (1; JBU); Antibacterial (1; CRC); Antipyretic (f; PHR; PH2); Antiseptic (1; CRC); Antispasmodic (f; CRC; JFM; PHR; PH2); Aphicide (1; CRC); Carminative (f; SKJ; WO2); Diaphoretic (f; JFM); Digestive (f; CRC; EFS; HHB); Expectorant (f; CRC); Laxative (f; WO2; WBB); Nervine (f; CRC; EFS; SKJ); Pectoral (f; CRC; EFS; JFM); Sedative (f; CRC; PH2); Stimulant (f; CRC); Stomachic (f; CRC; EFS; WBB); Tranquilizer (f; CRC).

Indications (Lemon Verbena) :
Agitation (f; PHR; PH2); Asthma (f; JFM); Bacteria (1; CRC; WBB); Bite (f; JFM); Chill (f; PHR; PH2); Cold (f; JFM); Colic (f; JFM); Constipation (f; PHR; PH2; WO2; WBB); Cramp (f; CRC; JFM; PHR; PH2); Dermatosis (f; PHR; PH2); Diarrhea (f; CRC); Dyspepsia (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Dyspnea (f; WO2); Fever (f; CRC; JFM; PHR; PH2); Gas (f; JFM; SKJ; WO2); Hemorrhoid (f; PHR; PH2); Insomnia (f; CRC; PHR; PH2); Nervousness (f; CRC; PH2); Pain (1; JBU); Rabies (f; CRC); Sore Throat (f; JFM); Spasm (f; CRC); Staphylococcus (1; WBB); Ticks (1; CRC); Tuberculosis (1; CRC); Varicosis (f; PHR; PH2).

Dosages (Lemon Verbena) :
45 ml decoction, several ×/day (CAN); 2–5 cups decoction (5–29 g leaf/liter water)/day (PH2).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Lemon Verbena) :
Class 1 (AHP). “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages” (PH2). “Terpene-rich volatile oils are generally regarded as irritant and may cause kidney irritation during excretion.”  (CAN) Hence, patients with renal problems should avoid it. Excessive doses are best avoided during pregnancy and lactation (CAN). Contains glycosides of the relaxant sedative COX-2 inhibitor apigenin (FNF; TRA).