Lemon Verbena

Origin: South America

Family: Verbenaceae
Scientific Name: Aloysia citriodora

Folk Names: Cedron, emon beebrush, lemon-scented verbena, Yerba Louisa

Magical

Element: Air
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Venus
Zodiac: Virgo

Parts used: Leaves

Magical Properties: Love, peace, happiness, protection, purification, hex-breaking, sexuality, attraction

Substitutions: lemon

Magical Uses

• Wear lemon verbena to attract a partner.
• Add lemon verbena to other mixtures to increase their potency.
• Use lemon verbena to purify a space, or add to a purification bath.
• Hang lemon verbena around your neck, or drink some of its juice, to prevent dreams.