Vervain is little known as a medicinal plant. But it used to be valued by many cultures. But is it safe to use and non-toxic? Or should you be careful of him?
Is verbena poisonous or harmless?
Vervain is slightly poisonous, but so far no cases of poisoning have been reported. The ingredient verbenaline can impair liver function in high doses. However, verbena also has positive effects such as calming, diuretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory.
Slightly toxic, but no poisonings known
Vervain should not be confused with the highly poisonous monkshood. Verbena is considered slightly poisonous, but no cases of poisoning have been reported to date. It is the ingredient called verbenaline, which in high doses has a negative effect on liver function.
You can sow verbena on your balcony or in the garden without worry and use it for mouth and throat diseases, intestinal problems, inflammation and poorly healing wounds. It works:
- calming
- diuretic
- pain relieving
- anti-inflammatory
- and caution during pregnancy: inducing labor
Tips & Tricks
Vervain tastes pleasantly spicy when prepared as a tea and can also be used well for smoking over a smoking sieve. It emits a scent that is vaguely reminiscent of popcorn.
