Blue Vervain Powder 4 oz (Verbena Azul) for Tea

Blue vervain powder, 4 oz. Verbena hastata, grown and harvested in the USA, and known as verbena azul in Spanish. One ingredient, milled fine, nothing added.

How to use it, and why the powder is different

Stir a quarter to half a teaspoon into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover and let it stand 2 to 3 minutes, then drink. That is the whole method. There is no steeping bag, no strainer and no leaf to throw away, because the root and leaf have already been milled. Start at a quarter teaspoon. Blue vervain is bitter and a powder is more concentrated by the spoon than a cut and sifted herb.

What it tastes like

Bitter, green and slightly grassy, with the bitterness sitting at the back rather than the front. It is not a comfortable sipping cup like chamomile and nobody pretends otherwise. Most people take it as a small shot rather than a mug, which is exactly what the label directions describe.

What is in the bag

Blue vervain powder and nothing else. One ingredient, no fillers, no additives and no flow agents.

What blue vervain is

A tall North American wildflower with narrow spikes of small blue purple flowers, found on damp ground, roadsides and meadow edges across the United States and Canada. It is in the vervain family, and it is not the same plant as lemon verbena. This bag is grown and harvested in the USA.

Other ways it is used

Beyond the herbal shot, blue vervain powder is traditionally made into a tincture, and used in salves, lotions, ointments and soaps. Those uses are on the label and they are part of why people buy the powder rather than a loose herb.

How to store it

Tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C), as printed on the bag.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make blue vervain tea?
Stir a quarter to half a teaspoon of the powder into 4 fl oz of boiling water, mix well, cover, and let it stand 2 to 3 minutes. Because this is a powder there is nothing to strain out, so it is faster than a loose herb. Stir it again before you drink, since powder settles. There is a fuller walkthrough on our blue vervain tea recipe page.

What does blue vervain taste like?
Bitter and green, with a grassy edge. It is one of the more bitter things in the range. A quarter teaspoon in a small amount of water, taken as a shot, is how most people handle it.

Is this powder or loose leaf?
Powder, milled fine. That is the trade off: you lose the option to steep and strain, and in return there is no equipment, no waiting and nothing to throw away. If you would rather steep a loose herb, the loose leaf range is the place to look.

Where can I buy blue vervain powder?
Here. Orders leave in 1 to 2 business days, and we ship worldwide with duty pre paid for most countries. This is 4 oz, one ingredient, milled fine, from the USA.

Is it organic, and where does it come from?
It is organic or wildcrafted blue vervain from the USA, and the country of origin is printed on the bag.

Can I use it for tinctures or soap?
Yes. The label lists tinctures, salves, lotions, ointments and soaps alongside the herbal shot, and the powder form is what makes those straightforward.

¿Qué es la verbena azul?
La verbena azul (Verbena hastata) es una planta silvestre de Norteamérica con espigas de flores azul violeta. No es la verbena de limón ni el cedrón, son plantas distintas. Nuestra bolsa trae 4 oz de verbena azul en polvo, orgánica o silvestre, de Estados Unidos, un solo ingrediente. Disuelva de un cuarto a media cucharadita en 4 fl oz de agua hirviendo, mezcle bien, tape y deje reposar de 2 a 3 minutos.

PRECAUTIONS

• Not for use during pregnancy or nursing.
• Not recommended for anyone under 18.
• Individuals with known medical conditions should consult a physician before use.
• Keep out of reach of children.

DIRECTIONS:

Blue vervain powder is known for its slight bitter taste and is traditionally prepared as an herbal shot. It can also be prepared as a tincture or used to make salves, lotions, ointments, and soaps. To prepare as an herbal shot, add a quarter to half a teaspoon of blue vervain powder to 4 fl oz of boiling water. Mix well. Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes, then enjoy. Stir it again before you drink, because the powder settles.

Store tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature, 59 to 86°F (15 to 30°C).

• Processing Time: Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days.
• Refunds: 100% satisfaction guarantee. Contact within 30 days of receipt, return unused portions at your expense, and receive a full refund upon receipt.
• Customs Duty Tax: Pre-paid and covered for most countries.