Vervain
Vervain (Verbena officinalis, Verbena hastata)
Other Common Names: Blue Vervain, Wild Hyssop, Herb of the Cross
Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves and flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
A Sacred Herb for Nervous System, Digestion & Emotional Well-being
Vervain is a powerful yet gentle nervine herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Indigenous medicine for relaxing the nervous system, supporting digestion, and easing emotional stress. Revered as a sacred herb in ancient traditions, vervain is used to enhance mental clarity, relieve tension, and promote emotional balance.
Key Benefits & Uses
Vervain is valued for its nervine, digestive, and circulatory-supporting properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & emotional balance: Calms nervous tension, eases anxiety, and supports emotional resilience
✔️ Sleep & relaxation: Traditionally used to promote restful sleep and reduce restlessness
✔️ Digestive health: Stimulates bile production and aids sluggish digestion
✔️ Headache & muscle tension relief: Helps ease tension headaches and neck tightness
✔️ Hormonal & menstrual support: Traditionally used to regulate cycles and ease PMS symptoms
✔️ Liver & detox support: Encourages natural detox pathways and bile flow
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried vervain leaves for a calming, digestive-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for nervous system and liver support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily stress resilience
🌿 Bath or Compress: Use in a warm soak for muscle and nervous tension relief
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our vervain is ethically wildcrafted and organically cultivated, preserving its full medicinal potency while supporting sustainable farming.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy, as vervain may stimulate uterine contractions
⚠️ Can be drying over time—pair with moistening herbs if prone to dryness
⚠️ May be too bitter for sensitive stomachs—best consumed in small amounts or blended with gentler herbs
⚠️ Safe for most individuals but may lower blood pressure in some cases
Vervain (Verbena officinalis, Verbena hastata)
Other Common Names: Blue Vervain, Wild Hyssop, Herb of the Cross
Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves and flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
A Sacred Herb for Nervous System, Digestion & Emotional Well-being
Vervain is a powerful yet gentle nervine herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Indigenous medicine for relaxing the nervous system, supporting digestion, and easing emotional stress. Revered as a sacred herb in ancient traditions, vervain is used to enhance mental clarity, relieve tension, and promote emotional balance.
Key Benefits & Uses
Vervain is valued for its nervine, digestive, and circulatory-supporting properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & emotional balance: Calms nervous tension, eases anxiety, and supports emotional resilience
✔️ Sleep & relaxation: Traditionally used to promote restful sleep and reduce restlessness
✔️ Digestive health: Stimulates bile production and aids sluggish digestion
✔️ Headache & muscle tension relief: Helps ease tension headaches and neck tightness
✔️ Hormonal & menstrual support: Traditionally used to regulate cycles and ease PMS symptoms
✔️ Liver & detox support: Encourages natural detox pathways and bile flow
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried vervain leaves for a calming, digestive-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for nervous system and liver support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily stress resilience
🌿 Bath or Compress: Use in a warm soak for muscle and nervous tension relief
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our vervain is ethically wildcrafted and organically cultivated, preserving its full medicinal potency while supporting sustainable farming.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy, as vervain may stimulate uterine contractions
⚠️ Can be drying over time—pair with moistening herbs if prone to dryness
⚠️ May be too bitter for sensitive stomachs—best consumed in small amounts or blended with gentler herbs
⚠️ Safe for most individuals but may lower blood pressure in some cases
Vervain (Verbena officinalis, Verbena hastata)
Other Common Names: Blue Vervain, Wild Hyssop, Herb of the Cross
Family: Verbenaceae (Verbena)
Parts Used: Aerial parts (leaves and flowers)
Energetics: Cooling, slightly drying
Taste: Bitter, slightly astringent
A Sacred Herb for Nervous System, Digestion & Emotional Well-being
Vervain is a powerful yet gentle nervine herb traditionally used in Western herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Indigenous medicine for relaxing the nervous system, supporting digestion, and easing emotional stress. Revered as a sacred herb in ancient traditions, vervain is used to enhance mental clarity, relieve tension, and promote emotional balance.
Key Benefits & Uses
Vervain is valued for its nervine, digestive, and circulatory-supporting properties, making it a trusted botanical for:
✔️ Stress & emotional balance: Calms nervous tension, eases anxiety, and supports emotional resilience
✔️ Sleep & relaxation: Traditionally used to promote restful sleep and reduce restlessness
✔️ Digestive health: Stimulates bile production and aids sluggish digestion
✔️ Headache & muscle tension relief: Helps ease tension headaches and neck tightness
✔️ Hormonal & menstrual support: Traditionally used to regulate cycles and ease PMS symptoms
✔️ Liver & detox support: Encourages natural detox pathways and bile flow
How to Use
🌿 Tea/Infusion: Steep dried vervain leaves for a calming, digestive-supporting tea
🌿 Tincture: A concentrated extract for nervous system and liver support
🌿 Capsules: A convenient option for daily stress resilience
🌿 Bath or Compress: Use in a warm soak for muscle and nervous tension relief
Sustainability & Sourcing
At Soulshine Wellness Co., we ensure our vervain is ethically wildcrafted and organically cultivated, preserving its full medicinal potency while supporting sustainable farming.
Safety & Considerations
⚠️ Not recommended during pregnancy, as vervain may stimulate uterine contractions
⚠️ Can be drying over time—pair with moistening herbs if prone to dryness
⚠️ May be too bitter for sensitive stomachs—best consumed in small amounts or blended with gentler herbs
⚠️ Safe for most individuals but may lower blood pressure in some cases
Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
✔️ Stress & emotional balance – Acts as a nervine (supports the nervous system), an adaptogen (helps the body manage stress), and a mild antidepressant (traditionally used to uplift mood and ease anxiety). It helps promote emotional resilience and calm nervous tension.
✔️ Sleep & relaxation – Functions as a sedative (promotes relaxation and restful sleep) and an antispasmodic (relieves muscle tension that may contribute to restlessness or difficulty sleeping).
✔️ Digestive health – A bitter (stimulates digestion) and cholagogue (encourages bile flow from the liver), which helps with sluggish digestion, bloating, and mild digestive discomfort.
✔️ Headache & muscle tension relief – Works as a relaxant nervine (calms the nervous system), an antispasmodic (relieves muscle contractions), and a mild analgesic (pain reliever), making it beneficial for tension headaches, neck tightness, and nervous tension-related pain.
✔️ Hormonal & menstrual support – Acts as an emmenagogue (stimulates or regulates menstrual flow), an antispasmodic (relieves menstrual cramps), and a hormonal balancer, traditionally used to ease PMS symptoms.
✔️ Liver & detox support – A hepatic (supports liver function) and detoxifier (encourages the body's natural detox pathways), helping to promote healthy bile flow and gentle cleansing.