Element: Earth Powers: Love, Protection, Purification, Peace, Money, Youth, Sleep, Healing Magical Uses: Add to love mixtures and protective spells. Carry as a personal amulet. Sprinkle infusion around the premises to chase off evil spirits. Use in exorcism incense and sprinkling mixtures. Drink tea before bed to stop nightmares. Health: Blue vervain is a diuretic used to treat bladder infections, an analgesic tea for hemorrhoid sufferers (usually drunk but also useful as a wash), an expectorant used to treat chronic bronchitis, and an antirheumatic used to relive joint pain. Precautions Since the herb can stimulate uterine contractions, avoid during pregnancy. For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.