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balm (bahm) 1. a soothing or healing medicine. 2. balsam. lemon balm , sweet balm a preparation of the fresh or dried herb of Melissa officinalis, or the volatile oil; used for nervousness and insomnia, as a homeopathic preparation for menstrual irregularities, and in folk medicine. lemon balm, a perennial herb found in the Mediterranean, Asia, Europe, and North America. uses It is used for abdominal gas and cramping, and for cold sores, and there is evidence of efficacy. contraindications Its use is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, in children, or in those with known hypersensitivity to this herb. It should not be used in people with hypothyroidism. lemon balm, n Latin name: Melissa officinalis L.; parts used: leaves, whole plant; uses: herpes (genital and cold sores), anxiolytic, insomnia, migraines, high blood pressure, bronchial disorders, Graves' disease, ADD; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, infants and children, hyperthyroidism. Also called balm, balm mint, cure-all, dropsy plant, honey plant, Melissa, sweet balm, or sweet Mary. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For minty ground covers, choose from yerba buena (Satureja), bee balm (Monardella) and American wild mint (Mentha arvensis). Native wildflowers such as black-eyed susans and phlox also bring them in, as does the aptly named bee balm, a hardy, spreading perennial that Native Americans used for tea. Bee balm, a flower garden favorite, is fragrant and sweet. |
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