Verbena
Vervain
Verbena, commonly known as vervain, is a versatile medicinal herb cherished for centuries in traditional healing. Renowned for its calming properties, it is frequently used to alleviate anxiety, support digestive health, and reduce inflammation. This resilient plant offers a natural way to promote holistic wellness and emotional balance.
- Scientific name: Verbena
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Verbena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Verbena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is known as werbena, while in Belarus, it is referred to as Вербена. In Hungary, the plant is commonly called vasfű, and in Germany, it is identified as Verbenen. Furthermore, in Japan, it is categorized under the name クマツヅラ属.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | werbena | Wikidata |
| be | Вербена | Wikidata |
| hu | vasfű | Wikidata |
| de | Verbenen | Wikidata |
| ja | クマツヅラ属 | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Cỏ roi ngựa | Wikidata |
| hsb | Twjerdźenka | Wikidata |
| eo | Verbeno | Wikidata |
| ru | вербена | Wikidata |
| hy | աղավնիճ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable presence across several regions of Northern Europe. In the northern reaches, it can be found growing in Denmark and Sweden. Its distribution extends westward to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, the species is recorded within the landscapes of Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the natural environments found in Austria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant is classified as a medicinal herb, where the entire green, above-ground portion of the organism is utilized for its therapeutic properties. As an herb, the Verbena plant features slender, square stems and serrated leaves that contain the essential volatile oils and active compounds sought after in traditional remedies. Because it lacks a woody stem, the whole herb is typically harvested, dried, and prepared into infusions or tinctures to harness its full range of healing potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Verbena has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, hastatoside, polyphenols, tannins, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hastatoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbenalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Verbena has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's Disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |