Herbal Information for Organic Lemon Balm Leaf in Cut and Sifted Form

Common Name:  Lemon Balm Leaf

Botanical Name:    Melissa officinalis  

Other Names: Melissa, sweet balm, balm mint, bee balm, blue balm

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   1 pound

Form:   Cut / Sliced, not uniform pieces.

Certified Organic: Yes

Origin: Egypt

Brand: Starwest Botanicals

California Prop 65 

Supportive Benefits of Lemon Balm Leaf

• Aids in soothing mental stress. 
• Supports in alleviating anxiety. 
• Promotes and boosts cognitive function. 
• Aids in easing insomnia and supports healthy sleep.
• May act as a natural cold sore relief.  
• Supports digestive health
• Aids in soothing nausea.

Health Benefits of Lemon Balm Leaf

Lemon balm Leaf (Melissa officinalis) is a lemon-scented herb that comes from the same family as mint. This herb naturally contains various active compounds such as rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and triterpenes.

Lemon Balm Leaf is used in traditional medicine as both a sleep aid and digestive tonic. Lemon Balm can be consumed as a tea, taken as a supplement or extract, or rubbed on the skin in balms and lotion. Lemon Balm essential oil is also popular in aromatherapy, where it's used to relieve stress and keep you calm.

Lemon balm contains a compound known as rosmarinic acid that appears to have powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Antioxidants - help prevent cell damage

Antimicrobials - kill infection causing organisms like bacteria and viruses.

Lemon Balm is what's known as a carminative herb, meaning it can relieve stagnant digestion, ease abdominal cramping, and promote the overall digestive process. The volatile oils in Lemon Balm contain chemicals known as “terpenes” that relax muscles and relieve symptoms such as excess gas.

Lemon Balm constituents: are caffeic acid, eugenol, chlorogenic acid and P-coumaric acid, which enhance the content of digestive juices thus improving the digestion of food.

Natural uses for Lemon Balm:

1. Include into foods or mixed into salads.
2. Add to hot water with a splash of honey to make a all natural soothing tea.
3. Use in skin balm as a cleanser.
4. Create a natural mosquito repellent.
5. Use as a hair rinse or scalp clarifier.

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How to make salves, poultice, tinctures, teas, capsules, gargles, and foot bathes.
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References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/lemon-balm-uses#stress
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-health-benefits-of-lemon-balm-89388
https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-health-guide/benefits/lemon-balm