Bulk Blue Vervain Herb Cut & Sifted, Wild Crafted

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Blue Vervain Herb Cut & Sifted, Wild Crafted

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Blue vervain is a member of the verbena family with a long history in folklore and traditional practices that dates back to ancient civilizations. The plant appears frequently in historical accounts and was associated with a wide range of symbolic and ceremonial uses across cultures.

In some Native American traditions, including those of the Iroquois, blue vervain was featured in stories and rituals reflecting social boundaries and personal space. In parts of Eastern Europe, the plant was instead linked to love charms and romantic symbolism. These contrasting beliefs highlight blue vervain’s prominent role in myth, tradition, and cultural storytelling.

The dried herb is edible but bitter, and may be added to teas, salads and soups. It can also be infused in oil or tinctured and added to lotions, creams, soaps, ointments, facial toners and perfumes.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound4
originBulgaria
plant part usedleaves, flowering heads
processingcut & sifted
sustainabilitywild crafted
why buy cut & sifted blue vervain herb?Blue vervain herb has topical uses.

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aromaHerby with green and brown flecks and a grass-like aroma.

c.
uses

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cosmeticUse to make infusions for skin and hair washes and to make infused oils for use in salves and ointments.
culinaryCombine with other herbs, spices and flowers in tea blends.
safetyMay increase the effects of diuretics.

d.
flavor profile

cut & sifted
blue vervain herb

Very bitter. Blend with other herbs in teas to improve taste.

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recipes

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what else you should know

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blue vervain herb

Historically various Native American tribes used blue vervain internally to increase urine output and externally to counter skin eruptions and to assist the healing of wounds. Military surgeons adopted the latter practice during the American Revolution.

The effects of blue vervain are due to a number of active constituents, most notably an iridoid glycoside called aucubin. Collectively, iridoid agents serve plants by providing a line of chemical defense from pathogens. Aucubin is one of two of the most common iridoids that occur in plants; the other is catalpol."

with "Blue vervain appears frequently in historical accounts of Native American botanical practices and was traditionally prepared in a variety of ways. It was also noted by early American herbalists and documented in historical records from the colonial era.

The plant contains several naturally occurring compounds, including iridoid glycosides such as aucubin. Iridoids are widely found in plants and are understood to play a role in plant defense. Aucubin is one of the most commonly occurring iridoids in nature, along with catalpol.

Background: Vervain and its many varieties have been used historically by ancient Roman priests in sacrifices and as a general alter plant. Druids, magicians and sorcerers utilized it in their rites and incantations. It was worn around the neck as a charm for general good luck.

Description: Blue Vervain is native to Europe, China and Japan, Common Vervain is often found growing by roadsides and in pastures. It is a perennial plant bearing many small, pale-lilac flowers. Blue Vervain, a variety of Common Vervain, is indigenous to the United States and North America.



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