Lemon Balm
Overview
Lemon Balm is a member of the mint (Labiatae) family. Historically used for its calming properties aiding in reducing stress and anxiety. Evidence also suggests benifits in releaving pain and discomfort from indigestion including gas and bloating, as well as colic.
Botanical Name
Melissa officinalis
Parts Used
Aerial Parts (including leaves)
Health Benefits of Balm
Digestive System
Lemon Balm tea may alleviate Colic. [1]
Lemon Balm may stimulate the Digestive System.
Lemon Balm tea may alleviate Flatulence.
Lemon Balm tea consumed with meals or 9 - 15 ml of Balm fluid extract/tincture per day) may alleviate Indigestion. [2]
Immune System
Lemon Balm may inhibit some types of Fungi - Detrimental. [3]
Lemon Balm tea may help to reduce Fever due to its Volatile Oils.
Lemon Balm concentrated extract formulated into a cream and applied topically may inhibit the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1(HSV1) [4] and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV2): [5]
When applied topically to people with their first HSV1 infection Lemon Balm cream prevented future outbreaks of HSV1 Cold Sores in 100% of cases.
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