Lemon Balm Extract

Description

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) Extract

Extract 1, 2, 4, or 8oz
8 oz is capped and does not come with a dropper.

Organically grown on our farm

👍 Harvested during bloom

🌿 Macerated with fresh herb 🌿

The herb is used for nervous agitation, sleeping problems, functional gastrointestinal complaints, menstrual cramps and urinary spasms. It is also used to reduce fevers, induce sweating, calm the digestive tract, treat colds, inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria, and relieve spasms related to cramps and headaches.

According to the October 28, 2003 edition of Neuropsychopharmacology, British researchers at the Human Cognitive Neuroscience Unit of Northumbria University’s Division of Psychology have discovered that the historical reputation of Melissa officinalis as a calmative and mood-elevator has a basis in reality.

Lemon balm has the reputation of being an excellent mosquito repellent. Use it by rubbing the fresh leaves against the skin. Lemon balm extract has been found to have “exceptionally high” antioxidant activity, as well as mild antibacterial and rather stronger antiviral properties; in one study it was found to affect the herpes simplex virus. Researchers at the University of Maryland Medical Center, however, warn that lemon balm “should be avoided by those on thyroid medication (such as thyroxine), as it is believed the herb inhibits the absorption of this medicine.”

The herb is used for nervous agitation, sleeping problems, functional gastrointestinal complaints, menstrual cramps and urinary spasms.

It is thought that the volatile oils in lemon balm contain chemicals that relax muscles, particularly in the bladder, stomach, and uterus, thereby relieving cramps, gas, and nausea.