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                        All About Lemon Balm

                        Lemon balm, of the mint family has been traditionally used to help calm the mind and reduce insomnia. Multiple human studies have shown it has potential in reducing anxiety and depression and in improving memory and cognition. Lemon balm is also known to help with an upset stomach, and this could be attributable to its actions against the Helicobacter pylori bacteria often found in the digestive tract. Scientific studies have shown it to be antimicrobial against a variety of pathogens, and possibly effective in treating the herpes virus based on a few human studies. It may also be an herb extract to use in reducing food spoilage.

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                        minty toothpaste

                        Fun Fact

                        Lemon Balm combines well with peppermint, and as a result, it is an ingredient found in many toothpastes!

                        Lemon Balm Research

                        A few dozen research articles were found on Melissa. Multiple human studies were conducted related to anxiety and depression. It may also help to improve cognitive performance and reduce insomnia. Melissa has shown anti-viral potential against the herpes virus and the virus that causes AIDS; it has also shown antibacterial actions against food spoilage pathogens and digestive bacteria that can cause gastric and peptic ulcer diseases. In one human study, this herb along with spearmint and coriander helped reduced irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. The herb additional has shown antioxidant activities in vitro. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Lemon Balm Research

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                        Lemon Balm Herb and Essential Oil


                        Latin Name: Melissa officinalis

                        Family: Lamiaceae

                        Other Common Names

                        • Balm mint, honey plant, sweet balm, heart's delight, cure all, dropsy plant
                        • The word Melissa comes from the Greek word for honey bee.

                        Plant Description

                        This perennial herb plant grows to five foot tall, with leaves and flowers that look similar to mint. It attracts bees and has a lemony scent.

                        Herb Description

                        Leaves are prepared fresh or dried. For making a tea, steep 1 Tbsp of dried herb, or 2 Tbsp of fresh herb in 2 cups of boiled water for five minutes. Strain and drink.

                        Essential Oil Description

                        Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and tops. The aroma is sweet, floral, and herbaceous.

                        Key Constituents

                        • Geranial / Citral A
                        • Neral
                        • Citronellal / Rhodinal
                        • Caryophyllene / Beta-Caryophyllene / Alpha-Caryophyllene / Humulene
                        • Germacrene D
                        • Caryophyllene oxide
                        • Geraniol

                        Lemon Balm Recipes

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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        antibacterial Antibacterial
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        antiseptic Antiseptic
                        antiviral Antiviral
                        anxiety Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        Aphrodisiac
                        children's health Children’s Health
                        Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        Common Cold Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        female health Female Health
                        Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        cinnamaldehyde Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        insomnia Insomnia / Sleep
                        mouth cold sore Mouth Cold Sores
                        Preservative
                        Sedative / Calming
                        skin & wound health Skin and Wound Health
                        Skin Burns
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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