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Botanical name: Lippia citriodora 

Color: Greenish yellow to golden

Consistency: Thick

Perfumery note: Medium

Related planets/deities: Mercury/Venus/Diana

Aroma: Lemony, sweet, fresh

Energetic Properties: Uplifting, calming, invigorating

Aromatherapy properties: The clean, refreshing scent of verbena has been cherished in the past and used in many perfumes.  A pale olive or yellow mobile liquid with a sweet, fresh, lemony, fruity-floral fragrance. It blends well with neroli, palmarosa, frankincense, balsams, elemi, lemon and other citrus oils.  

Spiritual uses: Verbena is a popular ingredient in potions and charms to attract love and stimulate romance. It may also be added to other magickal mixtures to increase their potency. Oil of verbena can be used by itself to purify a space, grant protection, and create a clear energy before a ritual.  

Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Elemi, Geranium, Lemon, Neroli, Orange Blossom, Palmarosa, Rose, and Rosemary. 

History: Verbena, also called lemon verbena because of its smell, is a shrub native to Chile and Peru that was brought to Europe by Spanish explorers in the 18th century. This plant is known by many names, including lemon verbena, cedron, and yerba louisa. Some scholars have suggested this name comes from Marie Louisa, who became queen of Spain shortly before verbena was introduced to Spain for its medicinal benefits and for use in perfumery. The lemony scent of verbena has remained popular in perfumes for its refreshing, uplifting nature.