Lemon Balm Tea: Benefits, Uses & Antioxidant Properties

Lemon balm is a citrus scented herb that is dried and used for tea. It can be used to help with a variety of health problems, including fever, headaches, anxiety, and depression. It is also used to treat gas, bloating, and other indigestion problems. Lemon balm is safe to give to children.

Antioxidants

• Studies suggest that lemon balm may be effective in improving memory in Alzheimer's patients, due to antioxidants found in the herb.

Aromatherapy

• Lemon balm has found to be effective in settling the nerves as well as having a calming effect on people.

Tea

• Lemon balm has been used as a tea to combat menstrual pain, stomach cramps, and nausea. The tea can also be used to promote sleep, and treat flu symptoms.

Tinctures

• A lemon balm tincture can be used to treat cold sores. Steep the lemon balm leaves as you would for a very strong tea. Use a cotton ball soaked in the tincture to treat cold sores.

Culinary Uses

• Lemon balm leaves contain essential oils that are best when fresh and should be added at the end of cooking for better health benefits. Lemon balm has a lemony flavor and can be used in salads, sorbets, and herb butters. Its lemony flavor also tastes great with fish.

History

• Lemon balm has been cultivated for over 2000 years and has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries by the Arabs, the French, and the English.

Side Effects

• There are no known side effects from Lemon Balm.