Vervain can be taken internally as a decoction under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner, which has the effect of promoting blood circulation and dissipating blood stasis.
Vervain is the dried above ground part of Verbenaceae plant, bitter flavor, cool, with the effect of promoting blood circulation and dissipating blood stasis, detoxification, diuresis, yellowing, and interception of malaria.
It can be used to treat obstruction in the abdomen (tangible or intangible lumps in the abdomen with distension and pain), dysmenorrhea and menstrual closure, laryngeal paralysis (redness, swelling and pain in the pharynx, or dryness, foreign body sensation, or itchy and discomfort in the pharynx, difficulty in swallowing), carbuncle, edema, and jaundice, etc. If there are any of the above diseases, the decoction of vervain can be taken internally to regulate the condition. In addition, the effect of a single medicine is limited, it is recommended to take the medicine under the physician’s prescription for better results.
But note that verbena belongs to the Chinese medicine, need to follow the doctor’s instructions to take, do not blindly use their own medicine, so as not to cause discomfort. If the medication is better, it is necessary to consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.