Lemon Verbena

    Written by:
    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: August 28, 2025

    Lemon verbena (Aloysia citriodora or Lippia citriodora) is a shrub native to South America, North Africa, and South Europe. Traditionally, it has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The main bioactive compounds of the plant are neral, geranial, and verbascoside.