The woody stems make it a fairly sturdy plant, while the long pointed leaves and tiny flowers add visual interest. Approach with caution if you live with animals though, as lemon verbena is toxic to ...

We are talking about lemon verbena (Lippia triphylla), a shrubby plant native to South America that was introduced to Europe in the 18th century. It has whitish flowers grouped together and ...

"Lemon verbena and hibiscus are naturally rich sources of beneficial polyphenols. Previous animal studies demonstrated their synergistic effect on activating the AMPK pathway. This pathway acts as ...

Sprinkle over the lemon verbena leaves. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until golden-brown on top, then reduce the oven temperature to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3 and bake for a further 8-10 minutes, or until crisp.