Enjoy our perfectly cured organic lemon verbena whole leaf tea, certified organic by the Soil Association and air dried to minimise stress to the leaf this lemon verbena tea is fragrant with a vibrant, zesty taste.
Our organic certified lemon verbena tea contains nothing but the whole leaf. Aloysia citrodora commonly called lemon verbena is native to South America, and that is where this product is sourced from (may vary due to seasonal shortages), although verbena is now widely grown in Europe.
Upon opening the pack, you will be greeted with a pleasant lemon aroma, and this carries through to the finished steeped tea, adding a relaxing almost meditative element to the tea.
Essential oils carried by lemon verbena leaf contain antioxidants that help support the body and may reduce oxidative damage.
Health Benefits Of Lemon Verbena
Weight Loss: While tea is often suggested for those on a diet, lemon verbena seems to be particularly effective. There are only two calories per serving, and the delicious mix of organic compounds affects the body that reduces the “munchies”, thereby preventing you from snacking between meals and compromising your diet. Also, the important metabolic effects of lemon verbena tea can help to increase fat-burning by optimising various bodily processes.
Protect Your Muscles: This is one of the unique qualities of this herb and one that you don’t often find in pure teas. When you choose to use lemon verbena tea as an exercise supplement, research has shown that the high antioxidant potential decreases damage done to the muscles during the workout, without inhibiting your body’s development of additional muscle mass and increased stamina. This makes lemon verbena the perfect pre-workout companion!
Reduce Inflammation: Arthritis and injuries can both wreak havoc on our joints and mobility. As we age, or when we get injured, it can be difficult ever to feel whole again because our joints are in constant use and rarely have time to heal properly. Lemon verbena has been directly linked with reduced joint pain and aching, and faster recovery times for joint-related injuries, primarily due (once again) to the impressive antioxidant performance of this unassuming little herb.
Immune System: Oxidative stress is the formal name for our bodies “breaking down”. Oxidative stress is a result of free radical activity and presence throughout our body’s organ systems, which weakens the immune system by stretching it too thin and distracting it with cellular mutation and chronic disease. Research has connected lemon verbena supplementation with lowered oxidative stress levels and better overall health of the body, evidence by a decisive increase in white blood cells, the first line of defence for our immune system.
Digestive Issues: Lemon verbena tea also has certain soothing qualities that have been traditionally relied on to relieve stomach problems and indigestion in many different cultures. This herbal preparation has anti-spasmodic qualities that help it calm the stomach and eliminate cramping and bloating, which can lead to discomfort and more serious gastrointestinal issues. Although earlier we mentioned the weight loss properties of lemon verbena tea, it also helps to regulate the appetite (which might mean stimulating it, in some cases), leading to healthy nutrient intake to optimise your metabolic processes.