Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis
Plant Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
Part Used: Leaves
Actions: Antioxidant, antiviral, calmative, hypothyroidal, nervine, sedative, stomachic
Energetics: Cool and dry
Preparations: Tea, tincture, salve, glycerite
Cautions: do not use if hypothyroidism or pregnant unless under the care of a professional
Medicinal Uses: Used to help heal cold sores and herpes, asthma, fevers, migraines, shock, vertigo, menstrual problems, hypertension, gout, insect bites, skin infections
Called “Herbe Melisse” in 1440 medieval manuscripts