Organic Lemon Balm Leaf - Melissa officinalis - Cut & Sifted

Organic Lemon Balm Leaf - Melissa officinalis - A member of the Lamiaceae (mint) family native to the Mediterranean. Lemon Balm Leaf has been known and used to treat stress, anxiety, and indigestion. It also contains anti-oxidant, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties. Lemon Balm Leaf can also be used topically and ingested in the form of an infusion, tea, or tincture. Some studies suggest that products that are used topically and contain Lemon Balm Leaf are used to treat Herpes Simplex Virus 1 by improving redness and swelling.

Origin: Italy |Albania | Egypt | Bulgaria 

Benefits/Uses: 
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-viral,
Antioxidant
Antibacterial properties. 
It may improve rest and calm the nervous system.
Supports the digestive system and may relieve nausea. 
It may improve cognitive performance, mood, & memory.

Precautions:
It may interact with sedatives and thyroid medications.
It may cause increased appetite, nausea, dizziness, and wheezing.
Avoid lemon balm if you have thyroid disease.
It may interact with other herbal sedatives such as Valerian, St. John's wort, Ginseng, and Chamomile.

Tea directions: 1/4 tsp to 1 tsp of dried lemon balm herb steeped in hot water. Strain and drink up to 4 times daily.

Please check drug interactions here:
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OR consult your doctor before use! 

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