In folk medicine, it is commonly used to treat gastrointestinal disorders while it is also recommended for nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) due to its diuretic action. The infusion is also believed to have antipyretic, diuretic, miticidal and antibacterial properties, as well as the ability to stop diarrhea. In Latin America, it is used to treat asthma, common colds, colics, diarrhea, indigestion and fever. There are several research publications on the properties of the verbena leaves which can be summed up as follows: soothing, relaxing, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. Verbena can also help fend off gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders.