The common vervain is a perennial herb that grows up to a meter high, with an upright habitus. The lobed leaves are profoundly toothed, The delicate spike hold mauve flowers.

Trieatment of pain, spasms,exhaustion, nervous conditions, digestive disorders, liver and gallbradder diseases, Jaundice and kidney and lower urinary tract disorders. Women use Verbena for treating symptoms of menopause, irregular menstruation, and increasing milk flow, if breast feeding.