Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm official name Melissa Officinalis comes from the Greek for "honeybee". If it is planted near or smeared in a new hive it will encourage the bees to return and stay in their hive. Lemon Balm medicinally has been used as a sedative, an antibacterial,a mild anti-depressant, lowers blood pressure,has anti-viral properties,lowers thyroid function, reduces anxiety and promotes sleep. As a member of the mint family it has a refreshing lemon aroma that uplifts your mood, clears cloudy thoughts and promotes stability. Drink Lemon Balm Tea when recovering from emotional pain after a break-up. The famous Carmelite Water was made with Lemon Balm, a modern recipe is to place 3 tbsp Lemon Balm, 3 tbsp Angelica, 1 tbsp Coriander, 1 whole nutmeg cut into strips, 2 tbsp Cloves and Cinnamon Sticks into 1 1/4 cups Vodka. Let this set in a warm place for 3 weeks before using, good for 6 months. For a Long Life Tea mix Lemon Balm, Horny Goat Weed, Eleuthero, Ginkgo Biloba, Gotu Kola, Milk Thistle and Peppermint.