Aloysia triphylla) verbena taste bitter, but after brewing fragrant, with a diuretic, stimulating liver function, effect of weight loss (pregnant women avoid drinking). It is a perennial semi-shrub verbena (lemon verbena), lemon scent, perfume, sesame oil, raw materials, and its leaves to treat bronchitis, nasal congestion, sore throat, indigestion and other symptoms
Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora), also known as wood deodorant, perfume wood, native to tropical South America in the 17th century, Spanish explorers porting it to warm climates in Europe. Lemon verbena although belonging to Verbenaceae, but verbena herb, lemon verbena is a perennial shrub. It is long and narrow bright green leaves are rich in volatile oil (mainly citral), drift like a strong lemon aroma, so it
Won the "lemon verbena" the name.
According to South America's traditional use, wash in the banquet Pengshang refers bowl, often put a few slices of lemon verbena leaves fragrance. Its aroma after drying not disappear, so very suitable for tea. Lemon verbena in the history of the European application is short, but in France, Spain and other places but it is one of the most popular herbal tea, won "herbal tea queen" reputation. In addition to tea, the purported filler is usually chopped or mixed in sauces, drinks, jelly like desserts; some tastes but it is one o'clock suited more special herbal tea, lemon verbena, where appropriate after blending more refreshing; even pharmacists also take it with some of the bitter herb blend pharyngeal unbearable. In addition, by the gift of abundant oil, which was once a very popular perfume ingredients. It can also be applied to refined oils in aromatherapy, a major role for the relaxation of stress and restore vitality.