Aloysia citrodora
Actions:
Spasmolytic; Antiperiodic; Orexigenic; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial; culinary
Therapeutic Categories:
stop muscle spasms, as a fever reducer and sedative, for indigestion, and to increase appetite
Safety:
Avoid in kidney failure.
Magical Uses:
purification, nightmares, calming, love, break bad habits
Plant Parts Used: Leaves and flower tips
Preparations: Tea, oil, tincture
Energetics: Cooling, dry
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Plant Identifiers: Glossy, pointed leaves are slightly rough, fragrant. White or purple flowers.
Also known as: lemon beebrush
Etymology: Named after Maria Luisa of Parma, wife of King Charles IV of Spain.
Chemical Constituents: citral (neral and geranial), limonene, cineole, geraniol, b-caryophyllene, spathulenol