Lemon Balm

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