Exotic Verbena Essential Oil

Exotic Verbena gives an essential oil with remarkable effects in case of temporary depression. Sedative, anti-neuralgic and endocrine harmonizing, it will ward off any dark or negative thoughts. In addition very anti-inflammatory and analgesic, its use, in particular in the event of osteoarthritis, is recommended.

History of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil

Exotic Verbena is better known as litsea cubeba, and should not be confused with lemon verbena (the verbena that is often found in herbal tea in pharmacies) or with verbena officinalis. It is a tropical shrub with small fruits that look just like those of pepper, and that is why it is nicknamed mountain pepper. It is grown mainly in Asia, and especially in China, where it is hardly consumed but used to produce essential oil, which is renowned for its ability to put an end to states of inner turmoil.

Properties of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil

The properties of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil are explained by the presence of active compounds originally present in the nuts and leaves of Litsea cubeba and Litsea citrata.

For health

Anti-inflammatory
Thanks to its richness in geranial and neral, Exotic Verbena has powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Limonene completes this action by inhibiting the production of interleukin 4, a cytokine with an important role in chronic inflammation.

Stimulating blood circulation, vasodilator, anti-cellulite
Limonene reduces lipids (triglycerides or cholesterol) circulating in the blood, and facilitates circulation by a vasodilator effect.

Anti-fungal, anti-parasitic
The compounds of the essential oil of Exotic Verbena, and in particular the citrals, the mixture of geranial and neral, present a powerful antifungal activity (in particular vis-à-vis Candida albicans) and opposes the development of parasites.

Other properties:
Astringent, purifying and skin toning
Digestive stimulant
Hypotensive

For the well-being

Relaxing, calming
The tranquilizing effect of Exotic Verbena is explained by the calming action of monoterpene aldehydes, geranial and neral, on the central nervous system. Limonene, an outstanding anxiolytic, completes their action with synergy.

Other properties:
Soothing nervous

Indications of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil

Thanks to the many properties described above, Exotic Verbena Essential Oil has multiple indications.

For health

Digestive problems
The digestive-stimulating properties of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil make it useful for fighting heartburn, acid reflux, inflammatory colitis, slow and difficult digestion, gas and intestinal worms.

High blood pressure and blood circulation problems
Thanks to its vasodilating and blood-thinning properties, Exotic Verbena Essential Oil is indicated for treating cellulite, circulatory disorders and hypertension.

Skin problems
Take advantage of the astringent and toning effects on the skin of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil by using it against dermatitis, inflammatory eczema, fungal infections, oily skin, excessive sweating and inflammatory skin disorders.

Joint and muscle pain
The anti-inflammatory properties of Exotic Verbena encourage its use to relieve various joint or muscle pain (body aches, neuralgia, torticollis, muscle strain, tennis elbow, etc.) and joint inflammation (arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, sciatica). , etc.).

Other indications:
Bad smells
Sick or allergic room

For the well-being

Studious atmosphere (exam, meeting, etc.)
Anguish and anxiety
Concentration (promotes) (intellectual and psychic stimulation)
Convalescence
Conviviality (to create a friendly atmosphere)
Temporary depression, dark thoughts, baby blues
Physical and mental fatigue
Nervousness, irritation
Sleep (promotes good sleep and limits nocturnal awakenings)
Stress, overwork, nervous tension
Sadness

Use of Exotic Verbena Essential Oil

Exotic Verbena Essential Oil can be used in very different ways for a wide spectrum of conditions and symptoms.

Cutaneous application, massage

For cutaneous use, the essential oil of lemon bedsea must be diluted because it stains and strongly irritates the skin. Beforehand, it is recommended to perform a skin test in the bend of the elbow.

To take advantage of its therapeutic effects, dilute one drop of essential oil with at least nine drops of vegetable oil, then apply and massage the affected area.

Cellulite and circulatory disorders: dilute with vegetable oil and massage.
Joint or muscle pain (aches, neuralgia, torticollis, muscle elongation, tennis elbow, etc.): dilute with vegetable oil and massage the affected area.
Joint or muscle inflammation (arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, sciatica, etc.): dilute with vegetable oil and massage the affected area.
Mycosis: dilute with a cream or vegetable oil and apply to the affected area until completely absorbed.
Excessive sweating: dilute with cream or vegetable oil.
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