Verbena officinalis: use in folk medicine, benefits for blood vessels, digestive organs, skin, role in cosmetology and gynecology, contraindications

Verbena is a beautiful and unpretentious plant that can be used to create an amazing and vibrant flower garden. Now the following varieties are most popular: Buenos Aires (Bonar), hybrid, straight, hard, Canadian. The flower is perennial, but in our country it is most often grown as an annual. If you want to contemplate a beautiful flower bed in your country house or a plot of a private house, then now is the time to start growing verbena from seeds at home.

Description and storage

In the people, this plant is also called koplishnik, korish, gruel, korelishnik, basket. It has a well-developed root system. It can grow up to 0.3 m, and some specimens reach 0.6 m in height. The stem is straight. It has a tetrahedral shape and forks at the top. The edges are covered with hairs that are pressed against the surface.

Small leaves are located on petioles. Inflorescences at the top are collected in panicles, long and spike-shaped. Abundant budding with proper care. Inflorescences develop in the axils of the middle and upper leaves. The fruits have a convex dihedral shape. They are linear, slightly oblong, usually wrinkled, brown or brownish. Flowering begins in early or mid-summer, and the fruiting period begins in August or September.

Popularly, this plant is also called koplishnik, korish, gruel, korelishnik, basket

Verbena can be found in European countries. It also grows well in Africa, Asia and Australia, thrives in North and Central America, while it is believed that verbena is an imported plant here. In Russia, culture can be found in the Caucasus, the Urals and throughout European territory. In the wild - and in Ukraine. You definitely need to know where it grows. Usually it can be found on the edges of forests, meadows, near seas, rivers, in gorges and gullies.

It is important for lovers of medicinal herbs to have an idea of how to collect and store raw materials, and this applies to all parts of the culture. Harvesting should be started when the plant blooms, that is, around August. It was at this time that the parts of the flower contain the largest concentration of essential oils and other useful substances. By the way, because of this, the plant has a peculiar camphor aroma.

It is necessary to dry the product in the fresh air or in a special device, and in this case the temperature should be no more than + 50 ... + 60 ° С. You need to store raw materials in boxes lined with paper. Canvas pouches will also work. The place must be dry.

In everyday life, the roots of this plant are often used. For example, they are added during pickling cucumbers. This gives a specific tart smell. Stems, inflorescences, leaves are used for brewing tea. By the way, such a drink will have a slight choleretic effect.

However, not everyone will benefit from vervain. It is necessary to take into account the presence of contraindications - these are:

high blood pressure;
pregnancy;
age up to 14 years;
the presence of individual intolerance to the components of raw materials.

Basic steps for planting verbena seedlings

In order to correctly perform the procedure and plant the seed, you should know the technology of the whole process. Step-by-step sowing instructions will help in this matter.

Step one: selection of capacity

Any container is suitable for growing verbena seedlings: and total capacity - a wooden or plastic box, a wide or shallow bowl, and single containers - plastic cassettes, peat pots or tablets, plastic cups.

Step two: soil preparation

To plant verbena seeds, you can buy a universal soil for flower seedlings or prepare a soil mixture with your own hands. The main thing is that the land meets certain characteristics.

Important! Basic requirements for the soil: it must be neutral, loose, light, have excellent air and water permeability.

You can prepare soil for sowing verbena seeds at home by mixing the following ingredients:

clean river sand (0.5 parts);
peat (2 parts).
land from the garden (1 part);
wood ash (added in the ratio - one glass to four liters of soil).

If you decide to plant seeds exactly in purchased soilthen before use it is recommended add sand and ash to it (in the same proportion as described above).

By the way! Perlite can be added to the soil (two glasses per 4 liters of the mixture), it will improve the structure of the soil and make the soil more suitable for seedlings of this culture.

Before use, it is necessary to treat the land. Can disinfect solution of potassium permanganate, "Fitosporin", "Maxim". Or ignite in the oven or steam over steam (within 30 minutes). And after it is obligatory sift through a sieve!

Step three: direct seeding

After waiting for the right time, having prepared the containers and soil, you should proceed to the event. Landing takes place according to the following scheme:

Before sowing, it is necessary to treat the seeds in a growth stimulator, this will help them to sprout faster (they usually grow hard). To do this, soak them for 20 minutes, for example, in a solution of the drug "Zircon", "Epin", "Heteroauxin".
Fill the container with soil, pour it with warm water and level the surface.
Pick up the seed with a wooden toothpick dipped in water and transfer to the surface of the soil.
Transfer all seeds so that there is a distance of 2 centimeters between them (the gap will allow you to get plantings with a normal density).

Advice! If sowing seeds with a toothpick seems too troublesome for you, then you can bend a white sheet of paper, sprinkle seeds on the fold and use the sheet to sow evenly. But don't put too many seeds in one place.

Sprinkle the seeds on top with a small layer of soil, literally 2-3 millimeters.
Spray with clean water from a spray bottle.
And as the final step of planting, you need to cover the container with film or glass.

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Procurement of raw materials

A valuable ingredient is verbena essential oil. It accumulates as much as possible in all parts of the plant during the period of active flowering - July-August. It is for this period of time that it is worth planning the harvesting of medicinal verbena in order to get really high-quality raw materials with the best medicinal properties. Harvesting of roots is carried out in the fall.

Most often, grass is harvested - the aerial part along with flowers. To do this, the stems are cut, retreating 15-20 cm from the soil. It is recommended to cut the lower leaves for later addition to the grass.

The collected parts of the plant are carefully sorted out, impurities and damaged parts are removed. The grass is laid out in a thin layer on a cotton cloth under a canopy. When using a drier for medicinal verbena, it is necessary to observe a reduced temperature regime (35-40 ° C) - this reduces oil loss.After complete drying, the raw materials are crushed, packed in paper or cellophane bags.

You can store dried grass for up to two years in a dark, dry, well-ventilated area.

Growing verbena

There are several varieties of verbena, but there are only 3 types of reproduction: sowing seeds, cuttings and by dividing the bush. In the first case, it is better to start planting seeds in March-April. At the bottom of the containers, it is imperative to put stones and sand for drainage. The seeds should be scattered on top of the soil. You do not need to cover them with soil. Then you need to cover the boxes with foil to achieve a greenhouse effect. It is best to keep the container in a warm place for the first time so that the seeds swell. It is imperative to remember about diving.

Cutting as a propagation method is suitable in cases where there are no seeds. At the top, you need to cut off 4-5 leaves - they must be paired. Experts advise treating the cuts with charcoal. All excess leaves from the branches must be removed and only the tops left. You can use Kornevin to stimulate the growth of the root system. For planting cuttings, sand or a mixture of it with peat is best suited. The top also needs to be covered with foil. After 2-2.5 weeks, roots are formed.

The flower is considered medicinal, so it will help against various ailments.

Verbena also reproduces well by dividing the bush.

When the seeds germinate and get stronger, you can plant young plants in open ground. You need to wait until the frost passes, as the shoots may die. The best time to do this is in May. For verbena, a sunny, open area is best. Otherwise, the bush will be very long, and only the leaves will develop - the inflorescences will never appear. When planting between the plants, it is supposed to leave about 20-30 cm. Drainage should be placed at the bottom of the hole. Suitable, for example, expanded clay, pebbles and broken brick. The best soil is a mixture of sand and peat. But not too much organic matter is required, otherwise flowering will not begin. If the soil is very dry, then pour 2-3 cups of water into the hole when planting. Lowering the plant - medicinal verbena - into the hole, you need to lightly press the roots to the ground with your hands.

Watering should be moderate during the growing season, then it should be made more abundant. Humidification completely stops only in autumn. You cannot fill the bush. It is advisable to regularly loosen the soil so that the roots have access to oxygen. It is supposed to weed only at the very beginning, then the plant quickly grows and displaces weeds.

If there is no time for weeding and loosening, then mulching can be used. Inflorescences that wilt need to be cut off so that they do not interfere with the rest. We must not forget about fertilization. Top dressing is required several times per season. By the way, verbena is not susceptible to various diseases and is resistant to pests. The only exception is aphids. In this case, an insecticide helps.

Planting dates for verbena seedlings

When is it better to plant verbena, in what month? The suitable time for sowing seeds for seedlings is March... But you can sow in february, however, in this case, it is imperative to supplement the illumination of the plants.

Very often, when choosing the time for planting at home, many experienced summer residents use the lunar calendar, which tells which days are suitable for the procedure and which are not. In this way, according to the lunar calendar of 2019, it is better to sow seeds on the following days:

Suitable days:
March - 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20.
Bad days:
March - 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 27, 28, 29, 30.

Composition and useful properties

Verbena contains many useful elements. The medicinal properties of this plant are determined by its unique composition:

Verbenamine. This substance enhances the secretion of sweat, eliminates inflammation, spasms, accelerates wound healing, is a choleretic, antiseptic and expectorant product. Eliminates the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Glycosides. They are also diuretic and expectorant substances.In addition, they kill bacteria, dilate blood vessels, and have a sedative effect.
Tannin. It participates in the formation of a protective film against bacteria.
Carotene. When this substance is broken down in the human body, vitamin A is formed. It is required for immunity, participates in metabolism, redox processes, regulates the process of protein formation, and affects the formation of bone structures and teeth. By the way, vitamin A slows down the aging process.
Essential oils. They fight bacteria, relieve inflammation, have an absorbent, soothing and stimulating effect.
Substances that impart bitterness to the taste of verbena medicines. They improve appetite, have a beneficial effect on the digestion process. They have a sokogonny effect.
Slime. It relieves inflammation, is used as an expectorant and coating agent.
Ascorbic acid. It is considered a very powerful antioxidant, that is, it removes oxidation products from the human body that can harm cellular structures. In addition, it accelerates the healing process of tissues, eliminates toxins, and restores the human body. Its anti-cancer effect is unique.
Steroids. Verbena officinalis contains sitosterol. It is a compound that has the opposite effect of cholesterol. It protects the walls of blood vessels from plaque formation.
Flavonoids. They have a depressing effect on enzymatic substances that destroy hyaluronic acid. She, in turn, is required to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and the formation of cartilage tissue.

There are several varieties of verbena

How and when to dive verbena seedlings

You can determine the appropriate timing for picking seedlings by seedlings - the first pair of real leaves should appear on them... This moment comes about a month after planting the verbena seeds.

The composition of the soil for the pick changes slightly: Now you should mix the soil from the garden (2 parts) + peat (2 parts) + sand (0.5 parts). It is also recommended to preliminarily fertilize the soil, since at this stage of cultivation, more fertile land is needed. To do this, add a glass of ash and a tablespoon of complex fertilizer to 6 liters of soil. Required add perlite for a better soil structure.

The container for picking seedlings can be either general (wide boxes) or individual (cups, pots, cassettes). Single containers must be at least 5 centimeters in diameter.

Verbena seedlings should be dived according to this scheme:

Water the container of plants 2 hours before the event.
Fill the containers with soil, after placing the drainage layer on the bottom, level the surface of the soil.
Water the planting container and make a small indentation (if you plant in a common box, then there should be a gap of 5 centimeters between the holes).
Now you need to carefully remove the seedling along with a lump of earth and plant it in the depression until the cotyledon leaves.
Compact the soil lightly and water.

Highlights of post-pick care:

After the procedure, you need to rearrange the plants to the brightest and sunniest place.
If the soil settles over time, then it must be poured into the container.
If you have an ampelous variety, then you need to pinch the top of the seedlings when six real leaves grow. Pinching promotes intensive growth of shoots and makes the bush more lush.
The first feeding is done a week after the pick, a mineral fertilizer containing nitrogen is suitable. And then every two weeks you can apply mineral complex fertilizers that contain nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, but the nitrogen content should be slightly lower (for example, "Ammofoska").

The benefits of the plant for the body

Thanks to this unique composition, verbena has the following properties:

Stabilizes body temperature.
Increases the intensity of perspiration.
It has a choleretic effect.
Normalizes the functioning of muscle tissue.
Accelerates the regeneration process, as a result of which the wounds heal quickly.
Eliminates gum inflammation, removes unpleasant odor from the mouth.
It is used to treat diseases of a neurological and psychological nature, eliminates excessive emotional tension.
It is used against psoriasis and other skin ailments.
Fights epilepsy, depression and insomnia.
It has a beneficial effect on the female body during menstruation. Eliminates problems with the menstrual cycle and menopause, relieves PMS.
It has a good effect on the organs of the urinary and reproductive systems.
Normalizes sex drive.
Improves blood circulation, which reduces the likelihood of thrombosis, atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, heart attack, angina pectoris and varicose veins.

Due to these properties, verbena officinalis is actively used in medicine. Tincture of herbs can eliminate various skin ailments, disorders of the digestive tract. In addition, the infusion is prescribed as a pain reliever. Used for mouthwash. If you use an infusion for baths, you can get rid of scabies, discomfort from bruises.

Botanical characteristic

Verbena is very fond of light and warmth, therefore it grows not only in meadows and slopes, but also among weeds, along roads, on the outskirts of cereal crops. Probably, it was precisely the belonging to the weedy species of plants that did not allow our official medicine to appreciate the grass at its true worth. In Asia, America and Africa, the medicinal properties of the herb are also recognized by the adherents of traditional medicine.

Area

Verbena medicinal cannot be called a whimsical plant. The grass is capable of developing even on infertile soils - sandy, loamy, stony. It grows well in mountainous areas, up to 1000 m above sea level, located on sloping slopes and in gorges. The birthplace of vervain is considered to be Africa and Australia - the continents of the Northern Hemisphere.

Also, the grass is widespread in the temperate and subtropical latitudes of Europe, grows in the Western part of Russia, in the South Caucasus, in Ukraine.

The plant is often found on the edges of pine forests, in gullies, pastures, hillsides. Verbena does not tolerate frost well, therefore, in temperate climatic conditions in the wild, it is less common, does not form dense thickets.

Morphological signs

A tall herbaceous plant belongs to perennials, it reproduces well by seeds or vegetatively. Bright verbena flowers can be seen in July, August, September.

Root. The root system of the plant is represented by a powerful fusiform main root covered with yellowish bark.
Stem. The erect long stem of the verbena branches oppositely in the upper part. It has four edges covered with compressed bristles. It reaches a height of 80 cm.
Leaves. Placed opposite. Depending on the position on the stem, they have a different appearance. At the bottom of the stem are large pinnately cut leaves with a coarse edge, sitting on a small petiole. Slightly higher, the division becomes clearer, forming tripartite leaves. At the top of the stem are sessile lanceolate small leaves with a crenate edge, near the inflorescences are leaves with a solid edge.
Flowers. Form spike-shaped inflorescences at the top of the stem, consisting of many small flowers. The color can be pale purple, light purple, less often purple. Stretched flowering.
Fruit. Active fruiting of verbena officinalis is observed in September, stretching until October. The fruit consists of four dry lobules, similar to nuts.

All parts of the plant are rough and covered with small bristly processes.

Folk recipes with verbena

There are many recipes using medicinal verbena. Here are the most popular ones:

Infusion for atherosclerosis. Requires 2 tsp.boil the leaves in 250 ml of water and wait 1 hour. Then filter the resulting medication and take 1 tbsp. l. every 60 minutes.
Infusion for emotional stress. You need 1 tbsp. l. pour the herbs with a cup of boiling water and wait a couple of hours. After filtration, take 125 ml three times a day. This medicine is good for physical fatigue.
Tea for insomnia. You need 2 tsp. raw materials pour 200 ml of boiling water and wait 8 minutes. Take a cup twice a day. If you have migraine attacks, then this liquid will also help.
Tea for women. It will help normalize the cycle and relieve pain. You need 2 tsp. pour raw materials with a cup of boiling water and wait half an hour. Then use a cup twice a day.
Infusion for mouthwash. You need 1 tbsp. l. Brew raw materials in a cup of boiling water and then, after straining, rinse your mouth every hour. Additionally, it is recommended to consume a third of a cup several times a day, half an hour before meals. This will get rid of the unpleasant odor.
Herbal remedy against inflammation. You will need 10 g each of verbena, rose petals, oak bark and horsetail. Then add 5 g of chamomile and sage. After thoroughly mixing 2 tbsp. l. collection, you need to pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and wait 3 hours. Then filter and take if necessary. The same composition helps with skin defects.
Broth for colds. You need 1 tbsp. l. raw materials pour 500 ml of boiling water and boil for several minutes. Then wait 15 minutes, filter and add boiled water. Consume 4 times a day, 50 ml. It is allowed to add honey.

There are many recipes using medicinal verbena
Verbena officinalis is a flower that helps against various diseases. This plant can be found on almost all continents. It has a unique composition and many useful properties. But you need to use the raw materials correctly in order to achieve a healing effect.

How to care for verbena seedlings

Caring for the seedlings of this flower after sowing does not differ much from the principles of caring for seedlings of other vegetable and flower crops. The main points of growing plants from seed before and after germination are standard.

It is necessary to care for verbena seedlings as follows:

After sowing, a container with soil and seeds is mandatory covered with foil, glass or lid (to create a mini greenhouse). Every day, before the emergence of shoots, you should ventilate sowing for 20-25 minutes, removing the covering material. Do not forget to remove condensation from it with a napkin.
Immediately after sowing, it is recommended to put the container in place with a temperature of + 22-25 ° C.
After the appearance of the first shoots, it is necessary to remove the covering material... And so that young plants can more easily endure the change in conditions, this must be done gradually - on the first day, the film or glass is removed for 30 minutes, and then the time increases and after a few days it is removed completely.
After the emergence of seedlings, the temperature regime also changes - now t must be maintained in the area 15-18 degrees Celsius.

Lighting is very important for young seedlings. Optimal length of daylight hours - 12-14 hours, therefore it is necessary supplement seedlings.
Watering before seedling germination need to produce from a spray bottle. Moisture should be applied regularly to the soil has always been moderately (!) wet.
Watering after germination is necessary already at the rootusing, for example, a syringe. Water should not come into contact with the plants themselves. You can not overmoisten the plants, therefore water after light drying of the top layer.

By the way! With proper care, the first verbena shoots will appear in 7-10 days!

Diseases and other growing problems

Verbena officinalis is resistant to various diseases and parasites... Infection is possible with improper care or temperature extremes.If a diseased bush is found, you need to remove the affected areas, treat the plant with preparations with copper in the composition (a solution of Bordeaux liquid is optimal).

If the area of infection is extensive, urgently remove the specimen from the flower garden.

Tospoviruses... Signs - growth retardation, deformation of the aerial parts. Brown spots appear on the crown, the stem also turns brown. Not subject to treatment. Removal of the bush and disinfection of the soil is required.
Phytophthora (rot). The leaves lose their brightness, the stem turns black. The reason is abundant watering. Diseased bushes need to be removed. Treat the rest for prophylaxis with Fosetil (analogs).
Powdery mildew... The characteristic spots are formed on the leaves. With a large area of damage, the leaves turn purple. As a result, they die off. The reason is the sudden changes in temperature. Effectively spray bushes with Biteranol, Propiconazole and analogues.
Different types of aphids... Pests accumulate on leaves, shoots, inflorescences. Infection leads to deformation of the stem and shoots. The problem is caused by improper watering, poor-quality fertilizers. For short-term control, chemicals with pyrimicarb in the composition are suitable.

Growing and caring for medicinal verbena is a simple but responsible occupation. It is important to consider the environmental parameters and advice of experienced gardeners when planting seeds for the first time. By adhering to the basic rules, you can get a strong, healthy, disease and pest resistant plant.

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Next, you can see what the plant looks like.

Tips and tricks for caring for such types of vervain as Fine-cut, Hybrid and Ampelnaya can be found in other articles on our website. Experienced gardeners will share with you their secrets for growing this plant.

How does reproduction take place?

The most optimal and simplest option is propagation through seedlings. Thorough seedbed preparation is not required. If you did not have time to collect the seeds, the cuttings method is used. The procedure should begin in March. What other rules are there?

The top of the verbena should be cut off, on which at least 4 pairs of leaves should remain.
Cut the cut with crushed coal.
Leave only the top pair of leaves (remove the rest).
The best soil option is perlite sand, a mixture of peat and sand (1: 1).
Make a shallow hole in the soil, immerse the stalk into it to the lower node.

To avoid heavy fumes, the cutting must be covered with a film. The root system develops in 3-4 weeks.

Transfer

For verbena, a light to medium soil substrate is suitable, made up of leafy, peat, humus soil and partly sand.

Before transplanting, you can disinfect the soil with any fungicide to protect against fungal diseases.
Plants should be transplanted into dry or slightly moistened soil, since the root system is not injured in this case, and with subsequent watering it takes root well.
In pots (pots), the drainage hole is closed with a layer of small river pebbles, the dishes are filled with soil mixture.
After everything is ready for transplantation, the plant is carefully removed from the previous substrate, the rhizomes are examined, and damaged areas are removed. After that, the plant is lowered into the soil, poured into a pot, and covered so that the root collar is slightly lower from the edge of the pot, while not sprinkled with earth.
Water the newly planted plant sparingly.
The basic rules for caring for a young plant require bright lighting 8-10 hours / day and good air circulation.

A bit of history

This plant has a rich history, many legends are associated with it. The Latin name of the plant has a Celtic origin, which, however, is not surprising, given the reverent attitude of the Celtic Druids to vervain.And, for example, the German name is a literal translation of the name of the plant, which was given to him by Dioscorides (sideros - iron), although there is practically no iron in the plant. According to German doctors, it was the best remedy for wounds with iron weapons, and it was added in iron smelting.

The ancient Egyptians called it "Tears of Isis"; bunches of plants were burned at the celebrations dedicated to this goddess. In addition, it was used as a wound healing agent for wounds and cuts. Already in Indo-Germanic ceremonies, verbena was used to clean sacrificial stones or the surface of an altar.

In ancient Greece, she was associated with the goddess of the dawn of Eos. Ancient doctors used it for epilepsy, fever, skin diseases. Pliny attributed it to the most famous flora of the Roman Empire. Bunches of this herb were placed on the altar in the temples of the god Jupiter. The Romans burned bunches of grass for the renovation of premises, as well as for the treatment of many diseases.

In ancient times, remedies made from verbena were often used to treat snakebites and diarrhea. At the same time, verbena root was chewed in order to strengthen their teeth and gums. In addition, the roots were added as an ingredient in all kinds of lovingly bewitching drinks.

Interestingly, the verbena herb served for various purposes - a love potion for medieval witches and at the same time a means to fight witches, used to remove spoilage.

In the Middle Ages, it was a tool for spells and witchcraft, but not only. Hildegard Bingen wrote in her writings that verbena helps with many diseases, and Paracelsus, given his craving for mysticism, also could not ignore this plant.

Verbena, as a popular medicinal plant, was brought from Europe to North America by the Puritans. These herbs are now common in North America among numerous American vervains.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was an important remedy in the treatment of headaches, eye inflammation, jaundice and cough. But at present, the information is rather contradictory: from complete denial of medicinal properties, to the most enthusiastic reviews.

Healing properties

The herb is able not only to prevent the appearance of many ailments, but also to cure existing diseases. The herbal remedy is useful in the following cases.

Vessels

The plant is able to fight disorders of hematopoiesis, as well as abnormalities in the composition of the blood. The lipid-lowering and anti-cholesterol action of vervain helps to cleanse the blood vessels. Stimulation of the vascular walls ensures the stability of peripheral blood flow, because its violation is the main cause of the development of serious trophic pathologies. Glycosides in verbena officinalis have a moderate cardiotonic effect. Their vasodilating effect helps in the treatment of hypertension in the initial stages.

Indications for use:

atherosclerosis;
the onset of hypertension;
phlebeurysm;
fragility of blood vessels;
anemia;
increased blood clotting;
prevention of thrombosis.

Digestive organs

In folk medicine, the ability of culture to normalize the processes of digestion, as well as the anti-inflammatory and enveloping effects of the plant, is highly valued. Biologically active substances promote increased secretion of gastric juice, pancreatic enzymes, bile outflow. There is a positive effect on the liver. Phyto-raw materials are used for:

hypoacid gastritis;
pancreatitis;
hepatitis;
cholecystitis;
intestinal inflammation;
dysbiosis.

Genitourinary system

The antibacterial properties of verbena have found their application in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system. The plant stimulates the work of all glands, including the genital, therefore it has a positive effect in the treatment of various "female" problems.Essential oil is considered a powerful aphrodisiac, and therefore the herb is used in the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Powerful antioxidant properties - the basis for the use of vervain for cancer in the field of gynecology.

Indications:

infections (pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis, cystitis);
regular delays in menstruation;
manifestations of menopause;
anorgasmia, frigidity;
prostatitis;
impotence, sexual weakness in men;
fibroids.

The plant is also used to remove small salt deposits in the kidneys, for gout, to eliminate gallstones.

Verbena essential oil has a tonic effect on the nervous system. The plant eliminates the effects of emotional stress, helps to fight fatigue, helps to concentrate and increase the body's resistance to stress, and normalizes sleep.

Leather

Antimicrobial and astringent effects are actively used for the treatment of skin diseases of an infectious and allergic nature with the help of phyto-raw materials:

non-healing wounds;
trophic and diabetic ulcers;
abrasions, bruises;
eczema, psoriasis;
acne and pustular rash;
scrofula;
scabies.

The culture also has anti-cold properties. Eliminates febrile symptoms, headache, has diaphoretic, antibacterial, antiviral effects. Suitable for the treatment of inflammation of the respiratory system: bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis. It slows down the spread of bacteria in the oral cavity during stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease, and neutralizes bad breath.

Description of herbaceous plant

Verbena finely dissected belongs to the numerous Verbenov family. The flower is annual or perennial herbaceous, and can also grow as a subshrub. Chile, Canada are considered the birthplace of beautiful verbena, many species grow in Europe and Asia, South America.

Verbena thinly dissected - decorative flower covering of flower beds, borders. It is planted on balconies and loggias, in hanging baskets and boxes (read about ampel verbena here). Verbena finely cut has hybrid varieties, it is sometimes called hybrid verbena.

Compact large-flowered verbena - mammoth, as the variety is called, having a height of up to 50 cm. The flowers are large, the stems branch, spread along the soil. A low-growing hybrid verbena grows up to 30 cm in height. This subspecies has straight short stems, miniature flowers, dense inflorescences that form a dense decorative crown of a bush.

Care

The plant does not require complex care.

Watering: young plants need regular watering; after rooting and during flowering, it is enough to water the verbena once a week, avoiding waterlogging of the soil.
Soil: medium, well-drained, evenly moist.
Top dressing: the plant is fed with a complex mineral fertilizer once a year (in spring); can be additionally fed 1-2 times during flowering.
Pruning: to increase productivity and flowering period, pruning or pruning of shoots about 1/4 of their height is carried out, wilted inflorescences are removed.
Features: Resistant to high temperatures, requires full sun exposure for 8 to 10 hours daily, fresh air or ventilation.

What is this perennial plant?

Verbena is a perennial plant that is cultivated in Russia as an annual. In garden floriculture, hybrid verbena is in special demand, the height of which reaches 25 cm.
Verbena flowers are small, but their color is quite wide:

red;
white;
pink;
dark blue.

All of them form inflorescences in the form of scutes. The culture is distinguished by long flowering. You can see the first flowers in the second half of June, which will delight you and those around you until the first frost.

Attention! There are some types of verbena that can withstand even light frost.