Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

I like to look at Lemon Balm as if it is a precocious child; one that sits up straight, will mind their Ps and Qs, and can focus on the task at hand. Our understanding of Lemon Balm has transformed throughout the centuries, but it has always been dependable as an official plant medicine with limited restrictions and safe for all; adults, elderly, and small children. Lemon Balm has historically been praised for its adaptive ability, whether it is used to soothe the heart and fight depression, to strengthening the mind and memory functions.

Lemon Balm is a mild relaxing nervine, which calms the nervous system while stimulating oxygen flow and relieving the digestive system. Chemical compounds found in the volatile oils have shown to treat sleeplessness, relieve anxiety, and aid in digestion. Research has deemed Lemon Balm to improve memory and the ability to learn and store information.

Lemon Balm has properties which aid in Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and ADHD. Perfectly splendid in a mix for children as it is calming, anti-viral, and an easy herb to adapt to. Not to mention it has a sweet and subtle minty-lemon flavor, blending well as a tea or tincture.

We can lean on Lemon Balm to ease nervous heart, improve appetite, cradle an upset stomach, alleviate flatulence, improve sleep, and break a fever. Topically, Lemon Balm can be used to treat cold sores and rashes.

Find Lemon Balm in Sage & Aqua’s ImmuniTea, Immunity Boost tincture, and Sandman sleepy time tea.