Lemon balm is an ancient herb which was used by the Greeks more than 2000 years ago for numerous medicinal properties that it possesses. This Herb has been known as an active cure for neural disorders.
- This herb has been known to contain a tangy smell and is also utilized for the purpose of garnishing and decorating.
- Lemon balm is often used as a flavoring in ice cream and herbal teas, both hot and iced, often in combination with other herbs such as spearmint.
- It is also often paired with fruit dishes or candies.
- It can be used in fish dishes and is the key component in lemon balm pesto.
- It might be a better, healthier preservative than butylated hydroxy anisole in sausages.
- Lemon-flavored tea can be made from the fresh or dried leaves.
- They are used as a flavoring in various alcoholic beverages including Chartreuse and Benedictine.
Herbs are sold in 0.5 ounce incremenets and packaged in ziplock plastic bags. Labeled tins and glass jars sold separately.
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- May be useful against diabetes - While it’s very common for traditional practitioners to prescribe several medications with dangerous side effects to treat it, it’s possible to reverse diabetes naturally. Using lemon balm extract may be one effective way to achieve this.
- Researchers have verified both lemon balm essential oil and extract their effect on high blood sugar. Both produce similar results by reducing blood sugar levels and reducing oxidative stress related to diabetes.
- May aid in digestion - due to its antioxidant activity, lemon balm extract has a potentially protective effect on your gastrointestinal system. Effective in Treating Cold Sores - research has indicated that the herb can be used to heal cold sores that are caused by Herpes due to its antiviral properties. Using lemon balm-based cream on sores brings positive results.
- Helps Alleviate Muscle Pain, Aches - lemon balm is effective in reducing the muscle pain and aches that accompany flu. Its antispasmodic action helps reduce muscular spasms. Using Lemon balm leads to sweating when you have a fever, which brings some relief. With sweat, toxins in the body also get discarded.
- Naturally soothes PMS symptoms - Research carried out at 2015 concluded that, lemon balm when taken in capsule form effectively reduced PMS symptoms in high school-aged women. Improves mood, concentration, and sleep - lemon balm has been used to treat anxiety and insomnia since ancient times. Its mild sedative effect is a well-known feature. Lemon balm when given to elementary school children helps to improve hyperactivity, concentration problems and impulsiveness. Taken internally in food products, it also appeared to boost mood and/or cognitive performance in a study involving young adults. Works Wonders for Skin Health - lemon balm is useful for keeping the skin in good condition, both for women and men. It is ideal to treat skin inflammation. It has strong natural astringents, and hence, using the herb can benefit those with oily and acne prone skin. Treats Mouth Infection - To treat oral infections like bleeding gums and bad breath, you can use lemon balm. Mixing a few drops of lemon balm essential oil to a mouthwash and then use it to gargle will kill the bacteria and freshen up the insides of your mouth.
- Keeps Nasty Pests and Bugs away - You can use lemon balm to drive away various insects from the home. You may also spray lemon balm tincture in the garden and on the indoor plants. Smudging with lemon balm helps clear your space of negative energy, promotes relaxation, and uplifts your energy. It is often used in its dried form to burn for cleansing, psychic development, release, purification, dreams, good luck, happiness.
- Fill a bath bag with lemon balm leaves and rose petals. Hang from the spigot and let the water run through as the tub fills.