European Vervain (Verbena officinalis) is a revered herb containing iridoid glycosides (verbenalin), volatile essential oils, and bitter principles. It acts as an excellent calming nervine and digestive bitter. The bitter principles trigger a parasympathetic reflex that stimulates salivary, gastric, and bile secretions to jumpstart sluggish digestion, while its verbenalin helps calm nervous anxiety and ease chronic tension.
Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.
CRITICAL: Do not use during pregnancy, as it is a traditional uterine stimulant and may trigger labor. Do not use if you suffer from active peptic or duodenal ulcers, as acid stimulation will aggravate these.
Evidence level: Moderate
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