Lemon Balm

balm (bahm)

1. a soothing or healing medicine.

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

Fringe medicine A floral essence said to be an antidepressant
Herbal medicine

(1) A perennial herb, the oil of which contains citral, citronellal, eugenol acetate, flavonoids, geraniol, polyphenols, tannin, and triterpenoids. Lemon balm is antihistaminic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, sedative, and tonic; it has been used for allergies, colds, depression, eczema, flu, headaches, insomnia, menstrual disorders, vomiting

(2) An extract of lemon—Citrus limon—that has been used topically for herpes simplex-induced cold sores

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.

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If planting a fast-growing herb such as lemon balm or mint, sink a bucket into the ground and plant it in that to avoid it spreading and overtaking the rest of the garden.

Handy hints for growing herbs by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)

Lemon balm has been used for thousands of years to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

A Combination of Natural Therapies Is the Best Form of Sleep Aid by Christopher Alex / Health, general community

Fantastic raised beds in the shape of a letter 'S' have been created and planted with a huge variety of fruit, vegetables and herbs including strawberries, cabbage, leeks, radish, potatoes, mint, lemon balm, chives and lettuce.

Individuality is key to school's creative values; Arts, culture and ... by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)