Category: Spices

Lemon balm, known scientifically as Melissa officinalis, is a non-toxic herb that can be used on dogs, cats, and even horses. As a supplement for your dog, lemon balm has many benefits that may help with several different conditions. How much lemon balm is safe for dogs? Use Fresh Lemon Balm Finely mince or chop […]

If not carefully controlled, lemon balm can quickly become invasive in the garden. Often, people mistakenly think that lemon balm is invasive due to its roots, like its cousins peppermint and spearmint, but in fact it’s the seeds of the lemon balm plant that cause this herb to suddenly take over a garden. What does […]

As a result, L-Theanine is widely recommended by practitioners for those during times of stress and anxiety. Lemon balm has a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine, primarily as a sedative and relaxant, with recent studies also showing it to be useful for improving attention and memory. Can you take L-theanine and lemon […]

The authors conclude that 2 weeks of treatment with lemon balm safely and significantly decreased frequency of episodes and anxiety in patients with benign heart palpitations likely caused by psychological factors. What herb helps with heart palpitations? Hawthorn. People often use the herb hawthorn to treat palpitations. According to the Lahey Clinic, this herb was […]

Lemon balm is a tender herb and will do best on a low setting. Set the dehydrator’s temperature on its lowest setting ( 95 °F (35 °C) ) and allow it to dry for 12–18 hours. How long does lemon balm take to dry? spread stems and leaves on the drying trays of a dehydrator. […]

Rinse the fresh lemon balm leaves using cold water and lay out to dry on a baking sheet. You can also gather the leaves in bundles and hang dry them by tying them from a clothesline. Once completely dry, store the dried leaves in an airtight container or a brown paper bag and leave in […]

Large bag of wonderful smelling lemon balm. Perfect purchase! As described. I was surprised that this packaged dried lemon balm had as much scent left as it did, not as good as fresh-dried, but better than many dried herbs I have ordered. What does lemon balm smell like? The green leaves of lemon balm have […]

In addition to exercise, there are many natural compounds that target several mechanisms at once and may provide benefit for many factors of the metabolic disturbances present in diabetes. Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) is a plant that shows anti-diabetic effects as well as possibly having lipid lowering properties. Does lemon balm affect blood sugar? Lemon […]

The combination of Fenugreek, Lemon balm, Dandelion and Sage soothes inflammation induced by gastritis, reduces stomach and intestinal spasms, and stimulates the liver. It also helps reaching an internal equilibrium that prevents relapses, especially in case of chronic gastritis. What herb is good for gastritis? Herbs and Supplements for gastritis Astragalus. Barberry. Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) […]

Lemon balm, with its antiviral properties, appears to speed the healing of cold sores and reduce symptoms when applied topically as a cream. has antiviral properties. How do you use lemon balm as an antiviral? Lemon balm oil, which is also called Melissa extract, may have an antiviral effect on the herpes simplex virus. One […]

Lemon balm The European Medicines Agency notes that lemon balm tea may relieve mild digestive issues, including bloating and gas, based on its traditional use (11, 12 ). Which herb is good for bloating? Caraway. This herb has long been used to ease digestive gas and bloating. Try some caraway crackers, caraway seeds, or a […]

Lemon balm inhibits TSH receptor binding, which causes decreased production of T3 and T4 in the thyroid gland. It decreases circulating TSH levels2 but increases levels of circulating T3 and T4. Does lemon balm effect thyroid? Test tube studies have found that lemon balm blocks attachment of antibodies to the thyroid cells that cause Grave’s […]

Lemon balm detoxifies the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and helps reduce bladder inflammation, which makes it a star for helping to alleviate interstitial cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs). What does lemon balm do for your body? Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used […]

Results: The extract (50, 100, and 200 mg/kg) significantly reduced the heart rate (264 ± 5, 259 ± 5 and 281 ± 3 versus 377 ± 13 in control group, p < 0.01). What are the side effects of taking lemon balm? When taken by mouth: Lemon balm is likely safe when consumed in amounts […]

Some people may develop a form of allergy known as contact dermatitis when using a lemon balm preparation on the skin. 1 To be safe, apply a little to your forearm and wait for 24 hours to see if any redness, rash, or irritation develops. Serious allergic reactions are rare. What are the side effects […]

Stop consuming lemon balm tea two weeks before any surgical procedures to avoid negative side effects. You should not drink lemon balm tea if you are taking thyroid medications or have a thyroid problem. Lemon balm tea may alter thyroid hormone levels and interfere with thyroid therapies. Who should not use lemon balm? Stop using […]