Lemon Verbena essential oil has a lemony, sweet, fresh scent. It is steam distilled from the wild-crafted leaves of a perennial shrub. It is said to be a powerful anti-inflammatory oil. Lemon Verbena is also useful to treat fever and helps with liver function and digestion. It has been used to treat respiratory conditions and has a skin-softening quality. It is said to uplift the spirits when diffused and thus may be used for stress, insomnia, depression and nervous fatigue.