# Blue Vervain {Organic} (Verbena hastata)

Blue vervain is a perennial woody herb with beautiful flowers. Blue vervain is commonly used in teas, capsules, and tinctures.

### **You might need blue vervain if you. . . **

- Are constantly worried
- Cannot get a restful night's sleep
- Are unable to focus
- Have general inflammation

### **Benefits of Blue Vervain **

- Promotes a feeling of calm
- May promote getting restful sleep
- May promote mental clarity and focus
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Supports liver health
- Supports urinary tract health

### **Common Ways to use Blue Vervain **

It is most commonly used dried in tinctures and teas.

### **Safety Concerns **

**Drug Interaction: **If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your healthcare provider before adding new herbs to your diet. Blue vervain is known to interact with some blood pressure medications.

**Breastfeeding and Pregnancy:** There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

**Other Concerns: **If used in large amounts, it may cause an upset stomach.

### **Select Studies About Blue Vervain **

[Blue Vervain: 4 Key Benefits, Dosage, & Safety | The Botanical Institute](https://botanicalinstitute.org/blue-vervain/)

There is very limited clinical research on how blue vervain helps the body. It has been found that it may help with sleep, mood, digestive health, and more.