LEMON VERBENA & MONTELOEDER
Two-decade expertise in exploring its properties
Exploring the Rich History and
Cultural Significance of Lemon Verbena
Lemon verbena, scientifically known as Aloysia citrodora or Lippia citrodora, has a centuries-old history, originating from South America and cherished across cultures as «cedrón», «herba luisa», «maria luisa», or «limonete».
Belonging to the Verbenaceae family, this aromatic perennial shrub has a wide geographical distribution, captivating with its lemon scent and diverse applications in food, cosmetics, and medicine. Its traditional use dates back to the 17th centuries, notably recognized for its healing properties within cultures like the Inca civilization and among traditional healers in the Andes.
Pionering Lemon Verbena
Exploration and Sustainable Innovation
Monteloeder has over two decades of expertise in exploring lemon verbena’s properties, leading to the development of products like «Planox» and PLX for sports recovery. Leveraging international collaboration, Monteloeder combines lemon verbena with synergistic ingredients for joint health, sleep, metabolism, and beauty, supported by clinical studies. Additionally, Monteloeder’s sustainable partnership with South American farmers for 25-30 years bolsters local economies, while global analysis reveals lemon verbena’s adaptive nature to diverse environments.
Leveraging international collaboration, Monteloeder combines lemon verbena with synergistic ingredients for joint health (MovePLX®), sleep (RelaxPLX®), healthy weight management and metabolism (Metabolaid®), and beauty from within (Zeropollution®), supported by clinical studies.
Innovating for Tomorrow:
Monteloeder’s Role in the Vera HUB Project
Monteloeder spearheads the Vera HUB Project, prioritizing ESG principles. By relocating Lemon Verbena production to Cáceres, Spain, by Q2/Q3 2024, Monteloeder aims to invigorate economically disadvantaged regions, fostering agricultural innovation and rural development. This initiative underscores Monteloeder’s dedication to research, development, vertical integration, and sustainability across the supply chain, solidifying its leadership in the industry.
Monteloeder's Collaboration
with ABC: Embracing Lemon Verbena's Potential
Monteloeder has recently embraced lemon verbena (Lippia citrodora) through its participation in the Adopt-an-Herb program initiated by the American Botanical Council (ABC). By aligning with ABC, Monteloeder aims to leverage the organization’s extensive resources and profound expertise in herbal science. This collaboration underscores Monteloeder’s commitment to advancing research on lemon verbena’s potential benefits and disseminating these findings effectively through various channels. Through this partnership, Monteloeder endeavors to promote lemon verbena’s scientific merits to brand owners, healthcare practitioners, retailers, and consumers alike, thereby fostering greater awareness and appreciation for this versatile botanical.
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