Technical data
- Product Name: Verbena
- Latin name: Lippia javanica
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 12/2/8024
Features
- Scent: Bright, sweet-lemony, leafy-green with a soft honeyed floral undertone.
- Scent type: Citrus smells
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Sunday Morning
Purpose
- A bright, optimistic diffuser blend for slow, joyful weekends.
- Recipe
3 drops Verbena, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Geranium in a diffuser with 150 ml water
Quiet Garden
Purpose
- A calming massage blend for evening rituals.
- Recipe
4 drops Verbena, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Petitgrain in 30 ml jojoba oil (1.5% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use at a maximum of 0.9% dilution on skin (approximately 5–6 drops per 30 ml carrier oil) due to citral content.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For older children, use only in low-dose diffusion under adult supervision.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and nursing unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; citrus-rich oils can be irritating to their respiratory systems.
- Photosensitivity
Mildly phototoxic — avoid direct sun exposure or UV beds for at least 12 hours after topical application.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and direct sunlight. Best within 2 years of opening.
