Traditional Herbs from Aloysia citrodora

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Prepare 5-29 g\u00a0dried lemon verbena leaves.
Brew with boiling water for 10-15 minutes.
Strain then drink 2-5 times a day.

What is Aloysia citrodora Looks like??

Parts of Aloysia citrodora that could be used

Leaf

Aloysia citrodora Distribution

Aloysia citrodora or lemon verbena is a plant native to Argentina, Bolivia and Paraguay that has been widely introduced in tropical and warm climates as an aromatic, ornamental and medicinal plant. This species has been cultivated and naturalized throughout North and South America, the Mediterranean, Africa, and India. Currently, A. citrodora is listed as invasive in Cuba and South Africa, and can also be found in various habitats and regions throughout the world. This species has lemon-scented leaves that are widely used by people to add lemon flavor to food, drinks and liquor, it can also be consumed as a vegetable in salads and soups, and used to make herbal tea. Extraction of the leaves produces essential oils which are widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Apart from that, based on its function as a medicine, A. citrodora or lemon verbena is one of the medicinal plants that is traditionally used to cure various diseases in the body, one of which is a popular medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders.
Agroecology of Aloysia citrodora
Lemon verbena can be found growing in dry scrub, open fields and along roadsides. This species is adapted to grow in semi-arid habitats but can also grow in humid tropical habitats. Lemon verbena grows in tropical and warm climate zones at altitudes from sea level to around 2,000 m above sea level. Grows well in areas with average annual temperatures ranging from 18 °C to 28 °C (tolerating 14 °C - 33 °C) and average annual rainfall ranging from 600 mm up to 1,000 mm (tolerates 500-1,800 mm). However, adult plants can die at -12 °C, and seedlings and young plants can be seriously damaged at 0 °C. Lemon verbena prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 - 7.5. Excess water triggers root rot.
Morphology of Aloysia citrodora

The stem when mature is glabrous, serrated. The branches are striated and scabbed.
The leaves are stemmed, the leaf blades are lanceolate-elliptical, the tip and base of the leaf are pointed (acute), the leaf edge is flat or slightly serrated. The upper surface of the leaf (adaxial) is hairy short, rough (scabrous), while the lower surface of the leaves (abaxial) is hairless, smooth, glabrous with subsessile glandular trichomes, central veins and pinnate veins showy. Has a lemon-like aroma.
Flowers are small, white or light blue appearing on hairy petals, flower bracts reduced, ovate, 1-1.5 mm, calyx puberulous, with 4 short, triangular teeth. The flower corolla forms a funnel or tube with 4-5 mm at the base covering 2 long stamens and 2 short stamens, externally pubescent and axillary, the terminal ones are grouped as paniculiform inflorescences.

Cultivation of Aloysia citrodora

Plant propagation is through seeds and vegetatively by cuttings or dividing the clump.
The seeds are spread by the wind and the fruit is dry schizocarps which can spread by sticking to animals and humans.

Aloysia citrodora, more details :

Chemical Content of Aloysia citrodora
Neral, geranial, verbascoside, flavonoids, linalool, terpineol, pinene, methyl hepten, trans caravel, limonene.
Benefits of Aloysia citrodora
Treats digestive disorders (including diarrhea, flatulence), insomnia, rheumatism, asthma, hemorrhoids, constipation, varicose veins, reduces fever, mild sedative, cardiotonic, prevents cancer, increases body immunity, relieves stress, flu and migraines. Has activity as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiseptic.
Simplisia of Aloysia citrodora

Prepare enough fresh lemon verbena leaves, wash thoroughly with running water then drain.
Dry in direct sunlight for several days or in an oven at a temperature\u00a040\u00b0C until the moisture content\u00a010%.
Pure use a blender until it becomes powder.
Store\u00a0simply in plastic or a clean, airtight container.

Another Facts for Aloysia citrodora :

Synonym of Aloysia citrodora
Aloysia triphylla Britton, Lippia citrodora (Palau) Kunth, Verbena citrodora (Palau) Cav.
Habitus of Aloysia citrodora
Bush. Annual (perennial) shrub, aromatic, up to 3 m high
Habitat of Aloysia citrodora