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Herbal Supplements Guide: The Benefits of Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is also called Melissa and is a sweet smelling oil,
derived from a bee plant. At the end of the summer, little white flowers
full of nectar appear. These attracts bees; hence the name. Lemon balm
is grown not only in herb gardens, but also in large crops utilized for
medicine, cosmetics, and furniture polish manufacturing.
Lemon balm is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and
thyroid-regulating herb. It is used to treat colds, headaches, cramps,
insomnia, and nervous stomachs in adults. It’s also used to treat
fevers, flu and colds in children. Also recognized as a sedative, this
herb relieves tension and mild depression. Used topically, lemon balm
can heal lip sores.
It has also been effective in the treatment of Grave’s Disease, which
causes the thyroid gland to produce excess thyroid hormones.
To make lemon balm tea, pour a cup of hot water over one tablespoon of
crushed lemon balm leaves, steep for five to ten minutes, and strain.
Drinking this in tea form several times daily will enable you to relax
and produce a calm and sedated sleep. It is also effective in reducing
bloating. For cold sores steep two to four tablespoons of crushed leaf
in one cup of boiling water for ten to fifteen minutes. Apply tea with
cotton balls to the sores throughout the day. Lemon balm may be combined
with peppermint or other herbal teas to alleviate gastrointestinal
problems as well.
Side effects and/or symptoms of toxicity have been rarely reported with
lemon balm use. However, this herb should not be used by pregnant or
breastfeeding women. Lemon balm should not be taken by individuals with
thyroid conditions or glaucoma, as lemon balm may interfere with drugs
that treat thyroid conditions. Oral lemon balm may cause dizziness or
nausea. Topically, it may produce irritation when applied.
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