Verbena (Lemon Verbena) Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Lippia Citriodora. Also known as Lemon Verbena, Vervain. Country of Origin: Morocco Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Leaves Consistency: Thin Liquid Aromatic Description: Warm, floral scent with some lemon and citrus notes Perfumery Note: Base  Blends well with: Basil Holy, Bergamot, Chamomile Blue, Geranium, Neroli, Rose Otto (Bulgarian), and Rosemary Silky Scents Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy applications and recipes!  History: This deciduous shrub was introduced into England in 1784 and then was imported to France, reaching a height of 15 feet in the Isle of Wight and in sheltered localities. The leaves are very fragrant, lance late, arranged in threes, 3 to 4 inches long, with smooth margins, pale green in color, having parallel veins at right-angles to the mid-rib and flat bristles along the edges. The many small flowers are pale purple, blooming during August in slim, terminal panicles. The leaves, which have been suggested to replace tea, will retain their odor for years and are used in perfumery. They should be gathered at flowering time.