Lemon Balm

AKA: Melissa, Sweet Melissa, Bee Balm, Hearts Delight, Honey Plant

Antispasmodic ~ Anti-Viral ~ Anti-Depressant ~ Anti-Oxidant

Nervine

Relaxes nerves & lowers stress response.  Acts as a mood elevator.

A good digestive herb for stomach complaints.

Helps to relieve muscular pain. 

Cooling action induces perspiration. 

Helpful in cases of ADHD (hyperactivity) and combined with St John's Wort for A.D.D. 

As an antiviral for herpes. 

Combined with: Valerian, Hops or other nervines to increase it's sedative effect or with various mints for digestive disorders. 

Commonly used in tea form but is also chewed. 

Incorporated into salves, body lotions & poultices for skin conditions.

Promotes healthy hair, good skin & strong fingernails.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA & are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure disease.  

Smoking Lemonbalm:

Light Lemon Flavor ~ Mild Nervine

Acts to calm the central nervous system and aid in a restful sleep.

Another good herb for post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety & depression.

Blend with Basil, Damiana, Skullcap, Red Poppy Flower, Passion Flower, Croneswort or Deer Tongue.

Ritual Lemonbalm:

Diana ~ Venus

Love ~ Romance ~ Balance

Like Lemon Verbena this herb is a great bath herb for romantic possibilities.

It removes inhibitions, inspires confidence and promotes passion while being in calm control of ones senses.

It allows and encourages a mate to be more thoughtful of the others desires.