Verbena officinalis
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAnticonvulsantAntidepressant / mood supportAnxiolytic / calmingDigestive aidSedative / sleep support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- AnxietyTraditional
- Low mood / depressionTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Insomnia / sleeplessnessTraditional
- Nervous tensionTraditional
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- StressTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalBioactive Constituents of Verbena officinalis Alleviate Inflammation and Enhance Killing Efficiency of Natural Killer Cells (2023)
PreclinicalEthanol extract of Verbena officinalis alleviates MCAO-induced ischaemic stroke by inhibiting IL17A pathway-regulated neuroinflammation (2023)
PreclinicalKey ingredients in Verbena officinalis and determination of their anti-atherosclerotic effect using a computer-aided drug design approach (2023)
PreclinicalVerbenalin attenuates hepatic damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in alcohol-associated steatohepatitis by regulating MDMX/PPARalpha-mediated ferroptosis (2023)
PreclinicalExercise Training and Verbena officinalis L. Affect Pre-Clinical and Histological Parameters (2022)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.