Botanical Name:

Melissa officinalis

Common Name(s):

Lemon Balm, Lemon Mint

Habitat:

Native to Europe and western Asia, naturalized and cultivated throughout the world

Parts Used:

Aerial parts

Key Actions:

• Antidepressant
• Antispasmodic
• Antimicrobial
• Carminative
• Diaphoretic
• Nervine
• Hepatic

Traditional Uses:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Migraine
• Cold/Flu
• Cold sores
• Toothache
• Nausea
• Fevers
• Insect stings
• Shingles
• Skin rashes

Contraindications:

May inhibit thyroid function.

Preparations:

• Tea
• Tincture
• Salve
• Essential oil

Please Note: I am not a medical professional. ALWAYS seek advice from a doctor, naturopath or herbal professional to discuss your options before taking any sort of medication, home remedy, herbal remedy or supplement.