Blue Vervain Tincture

Blue Vervain is a powerful ally with a reputation that has reached far and wide among herbalists and perfectionists everywhere.

Thomas Easley is quoted saying that blue vervain is for “tight-necked, over-achieving, list-makers, who can’t ask for help.” Matthew Wood adds “people who make lists…of other peoples faults.” He also stereotypes Blue Vervain people as “strong above, weak below” meaning that they can be strong in words, weak in action - very intense and judgmental of others, often holding themselves and those close to them to almost unattainable standards. Kiva Rose says that it’s great for “when you’re so irate and uptight you could dismember the nearest living creature.”

She is best suited for those who have an anxious, agitated mental state. Her antispasmodic and nervine properties allow her to support those who have anger issues, suffer from PMS or going through menopause, and neck/shoulder tension.

Her bitter properties also make her an excellent supporter of digestion, especially of the nervous variety. At times, she can also be used to support a hot fever.