Lippia in Herbalist: Properties of Lippia

Scientific name

Lippia citriodora

Family

Verbenaceae

Origin

Europe

Synonyms

Parts Used

Drug consisting of the leaves

Chemical constituents

• Essential oil (citral);
• Flavonoids;
• Iridoids.

Lippia in Herbalist: Properties of Lippia

Lippia is used as a digestive (not to be confused with Verbena officinalis) against flatulence and meteorism, but also against dystonic disorders of children and adults, including sleep disorders (evidence of efficacy and safety is lacking).