Verbena officinalis (Verbenaceae, Vervain) is a native wildflower of Europe, mainly the British Isles. The plant has a long reputation as an herbal medicine. Verbena officinalis (Verbenaceae, Vervain) has been used as a remedy for yellow jaundice, gout, and piles. Verbena officinalis (Verbenaceae, Vervain) has also been used to treat insomnia and anxiety. Poets and writers have mentioned that Verbena officinalis (Verbenaceae, Vervain) is an inspiration to ideas and dreaming. Verbena officinalis (Verbenaceae, Vervain) is also known for its strong scent and has been employed as a cosmetic.

Verbena officinalis (Verbenaceae, Vervain) is a common and unassuming plant that has gained uncommon precedence throughout history. The Chinese names for this herb are "dragon-teeth grass" and "iron vervain," suggesting hidden powers and ascriptions. It gained "sacred" characteristics in many ancient cultures, including Egypt and Greece, the latter culture using this particular herb in their love potions being sacred to the goddess Venus. Vervain was thought to be capable of bestowing upon its users the powers of prophesy and vision, and was reportedly used by the magi, the mystical but religious sages of Persia. To the Anglo-Saxons, this herb was a powerful protector against evil spirits, and part of the Holy Salve against the "demons of disease." Interestingly today, it has gained popularity amongst herbalists for its professed powers to relieve continuing sadness and unhappiness, lightening the countenance and bringing a cheeriness to one's disposition. Preparations of Verbena are also used for diseases and ailments of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, such as angina, sore throats, diseases of the respiratory tract, such as cough, asthma, whooping cough.

Active ingredients include essential oils, ferulic acid derivatives, mucolagins, and verbenalin, spirits, and part of the Holy Salve against the "demons of disease." Interestingly today, it has gained popularity amongst herbalists for its professed powers to relieve continuing sadness and unhappiness, lightening the countenance and bringing a cheeriness to one's disposition. Preparations of Verbena are also used for diseases and ailments of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, such as angina, sore throats, diseases of the respiratory tract, such as cough, asthma, whooping cough. Active ingredients include essential oils, ferulic acid derivatives, mucolagins, and verbenalin.