Lemon Balm

BEE BALM and Lemon balm are two distinct herbs, alike in many ways. Both belong to Labiatae, the mint family. Both herbs are hardy perennials,… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Attract Bees?

Lemon balm is a good herb for the nervous system which is linked to exhausted adrenals. “It’s good for quieting the mind. I recommend lemon… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Help Adrenals?

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… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Increase Tsh?

Current evidence suggests that lemon balm may be effective in improving anxiety and depressive symptoms, particularly in the acute setting. Is lemon balm good for… Read More »Is Lemon Balm Antidepressant?

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb from the mint family. The leaves, which have a mild lemon aroma, are used to make medicine and… Read More »What Part Of Lemon Balm Is Medicinal?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Early research suggests that adding 30 drops of a product containing lemon balm, spearmint and coriander (Carmint by PurSina Pharmacy) to… Read More »Is Lemon Balm Good For Ibs?

The cooling nature of lemon balm is particularly valuable for menopause where sleep is interrupted by hot flushes or just a general feeling of “running… Read More »Is Lemon Balm Good For Menopause?

Taking lemon balm seems to decrease how well thyroid hormone works in the body. Taking lemon balm with thyroid hormone might decrease the effects of… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Effect Hormones?

Some research suggests that lemon balm may help protect against some types of cancer. It’s also been shown to help improve liver function. Lemon balm… Read More »What Does Smoking Lemon Balm Do?

Tea: 1.5 to 4.5 grams (1/4 to 1 tsp.) of dried lemon balm herb in hot water. Steep and drink up to 4 times daily.… Read More »How Much Lemon Balm Tincture Should I Take?