The herb Louisa ( Lippia triphylla ) or verbena, lyppia, aloe, is a shrub with lanceolate leaves which have a special aroma similar to that of lemon .

For the Iperos jar, collect the leaves in early summer and dry them by hanging them upside down in bunches in a cool raised spot in the shade.

This herb originates from South Africa, but quickly reached the shores of the Mediterranean with references to it from ancient times. The ancient Greeks used it to relieve the symptoms of fever and headache . Later in the Middle Ages, it was used to heal warriors’ wounds , for toothache and as an ingredient in many medicines.

Below we list its healing properties:

From the above it appears that it is a very useful herb to have in our closet. Let us look in particular at some of its uses.
Its decoction is extremely beneficial for the digestive system as it helps people suffering from indigestion, neuralgia and colic of the stomach and intestines and flatulence.

The warm infusion of the herb has the ability to burn fat in the body and thus help in weight loss . Relieves migraines and is a famous aphrodisiac raising libido. It also helps to treat bad breath by doing rinses, while we can use it to wash and clean our face.