Our company is pleased to introduce Ital Jamaican Vervain (aka porter weed or vervine) tea bags for the world to enjoy this taste of Jamaica. Blue Vervain is a perennial plant with tiny purple-blue flowers: it grows across Jamaica and the Caribbean. The aerial parts of the plant is used to make a tea which is part of our heritage and culture. We recommend you contact your health care provider and continue to research the attributes of this versatile product. We hope this product will contribute positively to your health and wellness. A warm infusion of either vervain root, leaves or flowers is helpful for colds, fevers, sore throat , chest congestion and headache. Vervain soothes and calms the nervous system and addresses any depression that might be present.