Hence the traditional belief that Vervain should be crossed and blessed with a special blessing or commemorative verse when gathered. A regular infusion of 1-2 teaspoons full of the dried herb in one cup of boiling water will ease tension and promote relaxation. Vervain is a natural sedative, but that s not all Vervain can be used for. They appear as opposites on the stem. The stalk is square, branching into several parts.
Vervain root is small and long.
Folklore says to bury a Vervain leaf in the garden to help plants thrive. White Vervain is reputed to have the strongest properties, but Blue Vervain may be used as well. Hermes Vervain has as many magical uses as medicinal, if not more. As one can see from the Deity correspondences, the view of Vervain as a magical herb crossed many cultures and continents, from the Egyptians and Greeks through the Celts, Welsh and many other European peoples. Vervain's widespread use as a sacred herb of protection and purification, as well as its use as a mild aphrodisiac, carry forth today.