Our organically crafted Lemon Verbena Essential Oil, also called Lemon Beebrush Essential Oil is steam distilled from the beautifully fragrant leaves of the the Aloysia citrodora plant cultivated in parts of rural Morocco. With its delightfully green and lemony-fruity aroma, Verbena Oil can greatly enhance the aroma of any essential oil formulation. Because the yield is very low, and cultivation of Lippia involves considerable problems with regard to climate and other factors, authentic Verbena Essential Oil is quite costly.
In Aloysia citrodora, the aldehydic constituents crucial to its odor quality and pharmacological benefits – Citrals: Neral and Geranial – decrease during flowering, suggestive of their role in the recruitment of pollinators and a close association with flower development. Thus, Verbena Essential Oil distilled in spring results in higher yields with greater percentages of desirable Citrals than those distilled in autumn after enduring the typical botanical stresses of summer.REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
The vibrant Lemon Verbena Essential Oil gives a buoyant lift to moods and may be diffused, included in hand and foot balms and body mists, or used to provide a special top note in natural perfume compositions, adding a citrusy brightness and sparkle. Its antispasmodic and analgesic properties make Lemon Verbena Oil beneficial for helping with all the minor aches and pains associated with daily life. It is also a useful digestive aid and can help support a healthy immune system.
Lemon Verbena Essential Oil‘s Citral content means it is great for eliminating unwanted bacterial, fungal, and viral activity, as well. This essential oil can also help boost a compromised immune system and help reduce the effects of the common cold and ease flu-like symptoms. Within skin care applications, Lemon Verbena Essential Oil is best suited for oily skin. It is also an effective antibacterial and antimicrobial agent when applied to the skin to protect against infections.
Emotionally and energetically, Lemon Beebrush Oil can help relieve anxiety and depression. Its sedative and aphrodisiac properties make it helpful for relaxing the mind and uplifting and improving one’s mood and is also known to have a calming effect on the nervous system.Aloysia citriodora3398