Scientific Name: Verbena officinalis

Country of Origin: Morocco

Synonyms: A.citriodora, Verbena triphylla, Lippia citriodora, L.triphylla, verbena, herb Louisa

Plant Family: Verbenaceae

Plant Parts Used: Shrub/ Stalks and Leaves

Extraction Method:Distillation

Physical Characteristics: Pale olive or yellow mobile liquid.

Dominant Note(s): Top

Aroma: Like sweet lemon.

Main Constituents: Citral (30-35%), nerol and geraniol among others

Blends With: Basil, Bergamot, Chamomile, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lime, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rose, Rosemary and Ylang Ylang

Safety Precautions: Possible sensitization, photo toxic due to citral levels.