Overview

Verbena is a plant. The parts that grow above ground are used to make medicine.

Verbena is used for mild gum disease (gingivitis), swelling (inflammation) of the nasal cavity and sinuses (rhinosinusitis), heart conditions, depression, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In manufacturing, verbena flowers are used as a flavoring agent in alcoholic beverages.

How does it work ?

Verbena contains chemicals that might reduce inflammation.

Verbena contains chemicals that might reduce inflammation.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of verbena for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Verbena is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe when used in medicinal amounts. Although verbena seems to be safe when used in small amounts as part of a specific combination product (SinuComp, Sinupret), there's not enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe to use as a single ingredient or in other combinations.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe or what the side effects might be. Some people might be allergic to verbena.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Verbena is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth in food amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe when used in medicinal amounts. Although verbena seems to be safe when used in small amounts as part of a specific combination product (SinuComp, Sinupret), there's not enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe to use as a single ingredient or in other combinations.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe or what the side effects might be. Some people might be allergic to verbena. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if verbena is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

    Moderate Interaction

    Be cautious with this combination

  • Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2B1 (CYP2B1) substrates) interacts with VERBENA

    Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Verbena might slow down how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking verbena along with some medications that are broken down by the liver can increase the effects and side effects from some medications. Before taking verbena, talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking medications that are changed by the liver.
    Medications that might be affected include cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, barbiturates, bromobenzene, and others.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of verbena depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for verbena. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
View References

CONDITIONS OF USE AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health care provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor or health care professional before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your health care plan or treatment and to determine what course of therapy is right for you.

This copyrighted material is provided by Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Consumer Version. Information from this source is evidence-based and objective, and without commercial influence. For professional medical information on natural medicines, see Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Professional Version.
© Therapeutic Research Faculty 2020.