Lemon Balm & Tea Benefits
Lemon balm is a citrus scented herb that is dried and used for tea. It can be used to help with a variety of health problems, including fever, headaches, anxiety, and depression. It is also used to treat gas, bloating, and other indigestion problems. Lemon balm is safe to give to children.
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Antioxidants
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Studies suggest that lemon balm may be effective in improving memory in Alzheimer's patients, due to antioxidants found in the herb.
Aromatherapy
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Lemon balm has found to be effective in settling the nerves as well as having a calming effect on people.
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Tea
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Lemon balm has been used as a tea to combat menstrual pain, stomach cramps, and nausea. The tea can also be used to promote sleep, and treat flu symptoms.
Tinctures
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A lemon balm tincture can be used to treat cold sores. Steep the lemon balm leaves as you would for a very strong tea. Use a cotton ball soaked in the tincture to treat cold sores.
Culinary Uses
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Lemon balm leaves contain essential oils that are best when fresh and should be added at the end of cooking for better health benefits. Lemon balm has a lemony flavor and can be used in salads, sorbets, and herb butters. Its lemony flavor also tastes great with fish.
History
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Lemon balm has been cultivated for over 2000 years and has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries by the Arabs, the French, and the English.
Side Effects
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There are no known side effects from Lemon Balm.
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