Verbena tea: home remedies for the stomach and intestines

Verbena tea is a tried and tested home remedy for digestive problems. You can make it from verbena or lemon verbena. We’ll explain the differences and show you how to prepare verbena tea.

The verbena family includes around 70 different species. The most famous include:

• the real vervain
• the lemon verbena

Verbena has an antibacterial and antioxidant effect and can therefore help with problems in the gastrointestinal tract.

Verbena tea made from verbena or lemon verbena is available in pharmacies and well-stocked tea shops. It is best to buy organic loose tea to avoid chemical-synthetic pesticide residues.

Attention: Since, according to Netdoktor, it is supposed to promote uterine contractions, pregnant women should not drink verbena tea.

Verbena tea made from real vervain: It helps against this

Verbena has an antimicrobial effect. A study on 24 different bacterial strains was able to prove this. If you suffer from bacterial infections, a verbena tea made from vervain can help you. However, tea alone probably cannot cure the inflammation. Therefore, still seek medical treatment.

Verbena contains more bitter and tannins than the related lemon verbena. That’s why verbena tea made from real vervain is said to stimulate digestion. The tea is also said to have the following effects, among others:

• It is said to help with diarrhea

• relieve cough irritation,

• Relieve menstrual cramps

• and relax.

Verbena tea made from lemon verbena: This is how it works

Lemon verbena is rich in essential oils, which are responsible for its aromatic, fresh scent and taste. The aldehydes from the essential oils have been proven to have a calming effect on the stomach and intestinal mucosa. That’s why the tea is traditionally served for digestive problems.

Verbena tea made from lemon verbena is said to have, among other things, the following properties:

• It is said to be used for colds,

• flatulence,

• Diarrhea,

• Sleep problems
• and help depressive moods.

This is how you prepare verbena tea

No matter which variety you choose – according to Netdoktor, you can prepare verbena tea as follows:

1. Place a teaspoon (1.5 g) of dried verbena leaves in a paper filter or tea infuser.
2. Pour a cup of boiling water over the herbs.
3. Let the tea steep for about ten minutes. Then remove the tea leaves.
4. Now you can drink the tea.

Tip: If you want to brew lemon verbena tea, you don’t necessarily have to use the dried leaves. Instead, simply place four fresh leaves in a teacup and pour boiling water over them.

To benefit from the health benefits of verbena tea, you should drink up to three cups daily. The tea can support your digestion, especially after eating.

Edited by Annika Reketat

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