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Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora = Lippia triphylla, Verbenaceae)

English: lemon verbena, lemon beebrush

Ibicencan: herba lluïsa

French: verveine odorante, verveine citronelle

Lemon verbena is a South American plant that is cultivated in gardens, related to the common verbena. On Ibiza it is grown as a remedy for stomach problems.

Tea from lemon verbena leaves is used as a digestive, against cramps, stomach ache, prostate problems and constipation.

In South America (mainly Peru) the plant is an ingredient of a drink sold under the name Inka Cola.