Herbal Remedies ~ Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis (Mint Family)

This herb has antibacterial and antiviral properties and is mildly sedating. Traditionally it has been useful in treating menstrual cramps, healing wounds, easing digestion, preventing insomnia and relaxing the nerves. This herb is also used to treat ADD, Grave's disease,herpes virus, and irritable bowel syndrome. Lemon balm is an excellent remedy for soothing the nerves and lifting the spirits with a particular affinity with the digestive system, where it calms and soothes nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, colic, dysentery, colitis and stress-related digestive problems.

The bitter properties of this herb gently stimulate the liver and gallbladder and enhance digestion and absorption.

This is a useful remedy where anxiety or depression give rise to heart pains, palpitations or irregular heartbeat.

This herb also relieves irritability and depression associated with PMS. It also helps regulate the menstrual cycle and has been used traditionally to relax and strengthen women during childbirth.

By helping to balance the hormones, lemon balm can help relieve depression during menopause and after childbirth.

This herb is a good remedy for headaches, migraine, vertigo and buzzing in the ears.

This herb is a wonderful ally for children. An infusion can bring relief for colds and flus, coughs and catarrh.

Its relaxing and mucous-reducing properties are helpful for treating bronchitis, as well as harsh irritating coughs and asthma.

It is used in creams, capsules, and made into tinctures and infusions.

CAUTIONS: This herb may increase effectiveness of barbiturates.

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