Vervain​
(Verbena officinalis)​
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Used for thousands of years throughout China and Europe, Vervain is a revered restorative  herb for the nervous system. A mildly bitter tonic, the  aerial parts of this plant are also used for depression and headaches.​
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Family: Verbenaceae​
Medicinal Actions: Nervine, antidepressant, tonic​
Planting: Plant seeds in Spring or Fall, well-drained soil, full sun. Harvest ariel parts in the summer​
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Contraindication: Do not us e Vervain during pregnancy