Verbena
Other names Verveine, Lemon verbena
Verbena: moderate in salicylate; low in histamine and oxalates. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- SalicylateModerate
Verbena is a dried herb drunk as an evening infusion, so the salicylate exposure is daily and habitual rather than occasional. Steeping time is the lever.
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)Low
Verbena is dried and used as an infusion, so two dilutions apply at once: the flower carries no histamine to begin with, and steeping transfers only part of what a plant holds into the water.
Sources· 1
- SIGHI — Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food-compatibility list, for the entry, its rating and its letters
- OxalatesLow
Verbena is a LEAF and not a flower — lemon verbena is picked for its leaves — and it is steeped rather than eaten, so an infusion transfers only the soluble oxalate of what it holds. One cup at the end of a meal is the usual form, and the leaves stay in the pot.
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- GlutenNo
- FructoseFODMAPsNone
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- SorbitolFODMAPsNone
- SucroseNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Verbena affect?
Verbena is notable for salicylate, histamine and oxalates. Clear on FODMAPs, lactose, gluten, fructose, oligosaccharides, sorbitol, sucrose, tyramine and nickel.
Does Verbena contain salicylate?
Verbena contains moderate levels of salicylate. Verbena is a dried herb drunk as an evening infusion, so the salicylate exposure is daily and habitual rather than occasional. Steeping time is the lever.
Does Verbena contain histamine?
Verbena contains only low levels of histamine. Verbena is dried and used as an infusion, so two dilutions apply at once: the flower carries no histamine to begin with, and steeping transfers only part of what a plant holds into the water.
Does Verbena contain oxalates?
Verbena contains only low levels of oxalates. Verbena is a LEAF and not a flower — lemon verbena is picked for its leaves — and it is steeped rather than eaten, so an infusion transfers only the soluble oxalate of what it holds. One cup at the end of a meal is the usual form, and the leaves stay in the pot. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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