Lemon balm
Enjoy lemon balm
(Melissa officinalis)
balm mint
Lemon balm (Melissa cream) has been used to decrease future herpes attacks in clinical trials. Melissa officinalis has been shown to to reduce anxiety, promote sleep and improve symptoms of indigestion. Lemon balm is not to be used in high amounts in pregnant women and individuals taking the thyroid medication thyroxine. Caution should be used when giving oral treatments to infants and children. Breastfeeding women should also avoid taking large clinical doses of lemon balm as well.
