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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis
Habitat: Perennial mint. Native to Europe, central Asia and Iran, naturalized around the world. 1 Well- drained, average soil in full to partial sunlight2
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers
Harvest-Bloom Spring-Fall

Actions for Lemon Balm

Anti-Spasmodic, Anti-viral, Carminative, Digestive Aid, Nerve Sedative, Nerve Tonic, Nervine, Nervine Stimulant

Body Systems for Lemon Balm

Digestive System, Immune System, Nervous System

Products for Lemon Balm

Full Wolf Moon Eclipse Tea Blend, Imbolc Tummy Tea

General Information for Lemon Balm

One of my earliest allies.

Wonderful for children with ADD/ADHD, nervous excitement, as digestive aid for colic or general stomach discomfort. Also anti-viral and anti-depressive. Can be beneficial for seasonal depression as the daylight decreases, a great time to also add an anti-viral to your regimen. I wouldn’t have assumed it to be a stimulant but the scent is invigorating, especially when leaves are crushed under the moonlight. Extremely proliferative. Spreads like wild fire through self seeding (like most mints).

Uses and Contraindications

Over the years, I have heard many sources say it is not good for use with hypothyroid conditions.

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon_balm
  2. http://www.herballegacy.com/Morrison_Location.html