Overview
Lemon verbena contains chemicals that might reduce swelling. Essential oils made from lemon verbena contain chemicals that might kill mites and bacteria.
People use lemon verbena for muscle damage caused by exercise, insomnia, joint pain, multiple sclerosis (MS), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses
Uses & Effectiveness
We currently have no information for LEMON VERBENA overview.
Side Effects
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe. Some people might experience an itchy rash.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe. Some people might experience an itchy rash.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if lemon verbena is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
Sedative medications (Benzodiazepines) interacts with LEMON VERBENA
Lemon verbena might cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Medications that cause sleepiness and drowsiness are called sedatives. Taking lemon verbena along with sedative medications might cause too much sleepiness and trouble breathing.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Dosing
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