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All About Lemon Verbena

September 12, 2020 Updated on August 5, 2021 By Diana M Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links.

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Meet your new favorite essential oil…Lemon Verbena. Brand new to Young Living’s lineup, this essential oil can be used all over your home. Add it to your household cleaning routine, your beauty regimen, or use lemon verbena to freshen the air in your space. The scent of lemon verbena essential oil will stimulate your senses and brighten your day.

Use this zesty essential oil for home fragrance, cleansing the skin, or as a burst of midday freshness with its lively, citrusy aroma. 

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Lemon Verbena

Botanical Family

  • Verbenaceae

Common Names

  • Lemon beebrush
  • Vervain

Historical Uses

Lemon verbena has South American origins. Its leaves were traditionally used to make a cleansing tea. It was brought to Europe in the 17th century by the Spanish and Portuguese. The oil was then cultivated for use in the perfume industry. Verbena leaves are frequently used to add a lemon flavor to food and drinks. 

Fun Facts

  • Despite its name, lemon verbena is not a citrus oil
  • In Little House on the Prairie, Laura’s teacher, Miss Beadle, wore lemon verbena oil as her signature scent
  • The long green leaves of the verbena plant emit a strong lemony scent, repelling certain insects and pests
  • Ancient Greeks placed dried lemon verbena leaves under their pillows to promote pleasant dreams 

Aroma and Tips for Blending

  • Lemon verbena essential oil is steamed distilled from the long green leaves of the verbena plant
  • It has an intense, lemony scent with grassy and floral top notes
  • This essential oil blends well with peppermint, spearmint, lemon, neroli, and palmarosa for a unique fragrance

lemon verbena essential oil recipes and uses

How to Use Lemon Verbena Essential Oil

  • Lemon verbena essential oil can be used for topical and aromatic applications. It should not be taken internally. It is gentle and safe for most users
  • Apply lemon verbena with a carrier oil for a more long-lasting effect on the skin
  • Add 1-2 drops to the abdomen to aid in digestion
  • Lemon verbena is a great choice for a custom energizing perfume spray
  • Use this essential oil in a diffuser for a cleansing, elevating aroma in your home
  • Make a DIY foaming hand soap or dish soap using lemon verbena to add a burst of fragrance
  • Incorporate this oil into your favorite facial moisturizer for a cleansing effect
  • Mix with witch hazel and distilled water to create an uplifting room spray 
  • Adds a lemony cleaning boost to your favorite household cleaning spray 

Benefits of Lemon Verbena Essential Oil

  • Lemon verbena contains high amounts of the constituent citral, which is also found in lemongrass
  • It contains antioxidants, making it great for the skin
  • Lemon verbena can be used to calm an anxious mind
  • Helps promote healthy rest and sleep

Diffuser Recipes Featuring Lemon Verbena

  • 2 drops Lemon Verbena
  • 2 drops Lemon
  • 2 drops Peppermint

 

  • 3 drops Lemon Verbena
  • 2 drops Ylang Ylang
  • 2 drops Palmarosa

 

  • 3 drops Lemon Verbena
  • 2 drops Lavender 
  • 2 drops Bergamot

 

  • 3 drops Lemon Verbena
  • 2 drops Spearmint
  • 2 drops Lemon
  • 1 drop Eucalyptus Globulous 

 

  • 2 drops Lemon Verbena
  • 2 drops Stress Away
  • 2 drops Lime

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*Disclaimer: The statements made on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for medical care or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. 

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