Lemon balm is a fragrant perennial mint native to southern Europe, prized in traditional medicine for its calming and digestive properties. Its distinctive lemon-scented leaves contain volatile oils that have long been steeped to ease nervous tension, improve sleep quality, and soothe digestive complaints.
leaf, flower
tea, tincture, infusion, oil
1–2 tsp dried leaf as tea 2–3x daily; 2–3 mL tincture 3x daily
Very safe. May potentiate thyroid medications.
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