Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena glows green at the edge of the evening garden, releasing a clean citrus scent from every leaf. It is an introduced garden herb, not a traditional Hawaiian lāʻau lapaʻau plant.

Simple recipe: steep a few clean lemon verbena leaves with lemon balm in hot water, strain, and sip warm before bed. Keep the brew light and seek medical advice before regular use if you have kidney concerns.