- 마편초, European vervain
. 학명; Verbena officinalis
. 개요; 지중해연안 원산의 다년생 식물
. 효능; 수렴제, 이뇨제, 각성제, 강장제, 상처치료제, 월경촉진제, 수유개선제
. 사용법; 냉추출, 파우더, 팅크, 다림이나 우림
1 학명과 약용부위
- 학명; Verbena officinalis
- 약용부위
. The whole plant.
. 플랜트전체
2 통명
- 영어; Enchanter's plant, herb of the cross, holy herb, Juno's tears, pigeon's grass, pigeonweed, simpler's joy, vervain.
- 한글; 마편초, 말초리풀
3 개요
- 지중해연안 원산의 다년생 식물
. 미국 길가에도 흔히 자생
- 줄기; 가지가 갈라진 뻣뻣한 사각형
. 잎; 마주나기로 장타원형 혹은 피침형
- 꽃; 백색 혹은 자색으로 8월경 개화
European vervain is an annual or perennial native of the Mediterranean region which has escaped from cultivation in the U.S. and established itself in most of the country, particularly along roadsides. The whitish, branches, spindle-shaped root or rootstock sends up a stiff, quadrangular stem branched near the top. The leaves are opposite, oblong to lanceolate, entire and sessile at the top, deeply cleft and petioled at the bottom. The white or purplish flowers grow in slender spikes from June to October.
4 효능
- 수렴제, 이뇨제, 각성제, 강장제, 상처치료제, 월경촉진제, 수유개선제
. 다림; 습진 및 피부질환치료
. 백일해, 수종, 황달, 신장 및 간개선
- 상처치료; 다림이나 우림사용
- 최음효과; 여성선호
Astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, stimulant, tonic, vulnerary. In addition to the normal uses indicated by the caregories, the decoction is said to be good for eczema and other skin conditions. It has also been used for whooping cough, dropsy, jaundice, and kidney and liver problems. An infusion or decoction is used to help heal wounds. European vervain is considered by some to be an aphrodisiac, and it is said to secure the favor of the ladies.
5 사용법
- 냉추출; 1컵의 물에 1스푼
. 9시간후 하루 1컵 음용
- 파우더; 1/4-1/2 티스푼을 하루 3번
- 팅크; 물에 20-40방울 희석음용
Cold extract; Use 1 tbsp. of the plant with 1 cup water; let stand for 8 to 10 hours. Take 1 cup a day.
Powder; Take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. three times a day.
Tincture; Take 20 to 40 drops in water, as needed.