A decidious shrub growing to 3m. Leaves are shiny green and has wonderful lemony odor. Flowers small, lavender and hermaphrodite .

Gentle sedative (plant); antispasmodic, febrifuge, sedative and stomachic (leaves and the flowering tops).

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The plant soothes abdominal discomfort and has mildly tonic effect upon the nervous system and helps to lift the spirits and counter lethargy and depression. It is also useful to treat feverish colds. A tea made from the leaves is used in treating digestive disorders such as flatulence, indigestion and acidity. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy in the treatment of nervous and digestive problems and also for acne, boils and cysts.