Blue Vervain benefits:
+ Nervine: Calms the nervous system, especially tension held in the neck, shoulders, and jaw
+ Bitter tonic: Stimulates digestion and liver function
+ Antispasmodic: Relieves muscle tension, headaches, and cramps
+ Mood support: Helps with anxiety, emotional rigidity, and burnout (especially type-A personalities or "perfectionist" energy)
+ Hormonal balance: Traditionally used to support PMS, mood swings, and stress-related hormonal imbalance
+ Mild sedative: Promotes sleep and relaxation, especially when nervous tension is the cause of insomnia
Powerful effects when added to ACV
+ Gut support: Boosts digestion enzymes and balance stomach acid
+ Detoxification: Supports liver and lymphatic system
+ Probiotic friendly: supports gut flora
+ Preserves: Acts as a natural menstruum (solvent) to extract alkaloids, minerals, and bitters in alcohol-free form
Use it for:
+ Stress-induced tension or headaches
+ Emotional overwhelm or "overachiever burnout"
+ PMS moodiness or hormonal tension
+ Digestive sluggishness or poor appetite
+ Insomnia from racing thoughts
GENERAL DOSAGE
- 1 tsp in water or tea, 1-3x per day - Can be taken before meals to stimulate digestion, or before bed to unwind
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
+ Not recommended during pregnancy - Blue Vervain can be a uterine stimulant
+ Use caution with low blood pressure - can have a mild hypotensive effect
+ Start with small doses; Blue Vervain is a bitter and strong, especially if you're sensitive
+ Safe for alcohol-sensitive individuals since its vinegar based.
