# Vervain > [!material-plant] Material Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Alias(es)** | Verbena officinalis | > | **Category** | Plant-matter | > | **Color(s)** | Flowers: pink to purple<br>Leaves: Opposite, lobed | > | **Cost** | —— | > | **Environment/Habitat** | Temperate, wastes and roadsides | > | **Lifecycle/Lifespan** | Perennial | > | **Profession(s)** | [[Alchemist]], [[Cook]], [[Herbalist]] | > | **Rarity** | —— | > | **Size** | 20-70 cm | > | **Weight** | —— | --- ## Description A hardy, common herb with branching, purple- blooming spikes. Used extensively in love and chastity magic, it protects from negative energy and cold iron. --- ## Properties ### Magical Properties - Allays self- doubt - Alleviates iron allergy - Breaks writer's block - Controls love and lust - Exorcises - Heals - Inspires creativity - Prolongs youth - Promotes joy, peace, and satisfaction - Protects from iron - Protects from misfortunes, poverty, nightmares, lightning, storms, and conjured spirits ### Medicinal Properties - Anti-inflammatory - Antimicrobial - Antispasmodic - Inhibits iron absorption - Nervine - Relaxant - Sedative - Treats anxiety and insomnia ### Culinary Properties - Flowers as garnish - Leaves as potherb, salad, or tea