The Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is grown and harvested on KoruKai Herb Farm, then hand-processed to create this amazing lemon balm extract.
Dosage: Take 15-30 drops in a small amount of water, up to 3 times per day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
If you choose to incorporate a tincture, start with low, diluted doses, monitor for any adverse reactions, and consider discussing it with a healthcare professional—especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking other medications.
One full dropper is 1ml, which equals 20-30 drops.
Potential uses and benefits:*
- Anxiety and Stress Relief: Lemon balm is a popular calming agent (nervine) used to alleviate symptoms of stress, nervousness, and mild anxiety. It may help promote feelings of calmness and improve mood and alertness in healthy adults under stress.
- Improved Sleep: Due to its mild sedative effect, the tincture may aid in managing insomnia, restlessness, and general sleep disturbances, often used in combination with other herbs like valerian.
- Digestive Health: It is used to soothe various gastrointestinal issues, including nervous indigestion, gas, bloating, stomach cramps, and colic, due to its antispasmodic (muscle-relaxing) and carminative properties.
- Cognitive Function: Some research suggests it can improve focus, memory, and concentration, and may help manage agitation in patients with severe dementia.
- Antiviral Activity: When applied topically (often requiring dilution or in a cream base, to which the tincture can be added), the compounds in lemon balm can help shorten the healing time and reduce symptoms of cold sores and other herpes simplex virus (HSV) outbreaks.
- PMS and Menstrual Pain: Studies have found that oral use of lemon balm can significantly reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, including anxiety, depression, and physical cramps.
*This information is for educational purposes only. Please do not self-treat with herbs. Always consult with a qualified and registered herbalist before taking any herbal supplements.
