Blue Vervain Herb
Verbena hastata
A revered nervine herb cherished for centuries to calm the mind, ease tension, and restore natural balance to body and spirit.
Key Benefits
Nervous System Support
Traditional nervine herb used to promote relaxation, ease nervous tension, and support healthy stress response naturally.
Restful Sleep
Traditionally used as a gentle sleep aid to calm racing thoughts and encourage deep, restorative slumber.
Digestive Wellness
Bitter herb traditionally employed to stimulate digestion, ease occasional stomach discomfort, and support liver health.
About Blue Vervain
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) is a treasured North American native herb with a rich history spanning indigenous healing traditions and early American herbalism. Also known as Swamp Verbena, Wild Hyssop, and Simpler's Joy, this remarkable botanical has been revered for generations as a powerful ally for those seeking natural nervous system support and emotional balance.
Our premium Blue Vervain is carefully wildcrafted from pristine, unpolluted environments where it grows naturally along streams and moist meadows. Each batch is harvested at peak potency during flowering season when the plant's beneficial compounds are most concentrated, then gently dried to preserve its full spectrum of active constituents including verbenalin, hastatoside, and essential volatile oils.
Known in traditional Western herbalism as a "Type A" herb, Blue Vervain has been historically recommended for individuals who tend toward perfectionism, tension held in the neck and shoulders, and difficulty "switching off" at the end of the day. Its bitter properties also make it a valued digestive tonic, stimulating healthy bile flow and supporting overall liver function.
📚 Traditional Uses
- Calming nervous tension and anxiety
- Supporting restful, uninterrupted sleep
- Easing stress-related muscle tension
- Promoting healthy mood balance
- Supporting digestive function
- Traditional fever support
🔬 Herbal Energetics
- Taste: Intensely bitter, slightly pungent
- Energy: Cooling & drying
- Actions: Nervine, bitter tonic, diaphoretic
- Affinities: Nervous system, liver, digestion
- Best For: Tension, restlessness, overthinking
How to Prepare Blue Vervain Tea
Measure
Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried Blue Vervain herb per cup of water
Steep
Pour freshly boiled water over herb. Cover and steep 10-15 minutes
Strain & Enjoy
Strain and sip. Add honey or lemon to soften the bitter taste
