Verbena and its benefits for the face and body

Harvested in spring and late summer near Marrakech, lemon verbena soothes and refreshes. In Morocco, its exceptional verbena perfume earns it a nickname full of promises "The grass with enchantments".

Morocco is one of the most productive countries of verbena. Originating from the Andean Cordillera and South America, this shrub has been used for more than four centuries as an ornamental, aromatic and medicinal plant around the Mediterranean basin.

The benefits of lemon verbena scent

In Morocco, it is notably grown around towns and villages in the Marrakech region. Traditionally, one extracts from its white or mauve flowers a verbena essential oil with the characteristic lemon scent, particularly pleasant and soothing for the senses, which gave it the nickname of lemongrass or fragrant verbena. It is this haunting scent that makes it possible to distinguish "the grass with the enchantments" of its Indian cousin with the smell much less pronounced.

Verbena is known for its invigorating properties, its scent allows you to relax and rest. Used in cosmetics for its bright fragrance and lemony scent, the scent of verbena adapts to all cravings. By entering the composition of our products, they will promote your well-being by plunging you on an olfactory journey. Refreshing, this plant can also be used in the composition of Ancestral shower gels Verbena or hard soaps Verbena very pleasant to use in summer.

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