Monday, February 16, 2009

Lemon Verbena - Aloysia triphylla

Needs lots of sun and rich, well drained, moist soil.  Needs help surviving cold winters.  When harvesting, clip plant back to 2/3 the original size, preferably just before flowering.  To dry, hang bunches of stems, place the leaves on trays, or use a dehydrator.  Make a decoction of leaves for cols, sinus congestion, fevers, nervousness, insomnia, dyspepsia, cramps, or as an antibacterial.

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