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| Name: Vervain |
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| Biological Name: Verbena officinalis | ||
| Common Names: Holy Wort, Herb Of The Cross, Ma Bian Cao (Chinese) | ||
Origin: Early on, this herb was used for bladder stones and derived the Celtic title Ferfaen which means to ‘drive away stone’. It was also used to decorate ancient sacrificial alters. The Romans used it as a symbol of peace and the Christians used Vervain to sprinkle holy water. The value of Vervain to the Christians may have been derived the Myth that this herb was used to treat the wonds of the crucified Savior. |
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| Description: Vervain is a perennial plant which bears a large number of small pale lilac flowers. The plant has no scent and is bitter tasting. |
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| Inno-Vita Parts Used: Whole. | ||
| Uses:Modern Vervain uses include help with migraines related to menstrual cycles. Vervain is also known to affect the parasympathetic nervous system as well as stimulating uterine activity. Another quality is its ability to improve nutrient assimilation. Chemical Constituents: Glycosides (verbenaline, verbenine), essential oil, mucilage, saponins, tannins. |
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| Inno-Vita Formulas: Heart-Flo. | ||
| This ingredient is found in these products: | ||
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