The essence of lemon verbena, is both crisp and relaxing at the same time. Because of its scent, lemon verbena is used in making perfumes, as well as a flavoring in baking, jelly and preserving. It is used in a similar manner as many other plants with mint or camphor content. Medicinally, lemon verbena is used for digestive disorders like indigestion, diarrhea and constipation.  It is helpful with joint pain, insomnia, asthma, colds, fevers, skin conditions and chills.