Common Names (AKA): Melissa, balm, sweet balm, heart's delight, common balm, balm mint, mint balm
Main Health Benefits:
Calming: Helps reduce stress and anxiety, promotes relaxation.
Digestive Health: Aids in digestion and relieves symptoms of bloating and gas.
Antiviral: Contains compounds with antiviral properties that may help fight infections.
Energetics:
Taste: Lemon-like, mildly sweet, sour, refreshing, slightly astringent
Temperature: Cooling, Drying
Effect on the Body: Calming, digestive
Blends Well With:
Herbs: Chamomile, lavender, and mint
Fruits: Lemon, apples, other citrus and berries
Teas: Green tea, black tea, or herbal blends (for a soothing, aromatic infusion)
How to Prepare:
Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water, steeped for 5-10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane.
Known Precautions/Contraindications:
Pregnancy: Generally considered safe; consult a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs for high doses.
Thyroid Issues: May interfere with thyroid function; use cautiously if on thyroid medications and consult with a qualified healthcare provider that is trained in the use of herbs.
Other: No other known precautions
Additional Information: Lemon balm has been used since ancient times, with references found in the writings of Greek physician Dioscorides and Roman scholar Pliny the Elder. It was valued for its calming effects and used to treat digestive disorders, insomnia, and anxiety. It is associated with calmness and comfort. Its soothing properties are reflected in its use to reduce stress and anxiety, making it a symbol of relaxation and peace.
Origin: USA, Italy
Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*organic)
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