Lemon Balm Organic Loose Leaf - Sweet Lemony - Dried Mellisa Officinialis 50g

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Place about 3/4 cup lemon balm leaves into a small pot and add enough water to just cover the leaves. Place clean dry leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet and put into a 180F oven for 2-4 hours or until crisp and crumbly. Would you know if there are any changes in dose for different ages and at what age is it safe to give. Lemon balm is rich in the volatile oils citral and citronellal, both of which are well known for their calming and antispasmodic properties. Lemon balm ( Melissa officinalis) is an easy to grow herb that not only attracts bees and pollinators to the garden, but is also a great anti-viral with relaxing properties that are helpful for soothing frayed nerves and calming hyper children.

Studies also show that lemon balm tea may help reduce anxiety and depression by targeting the nervous system ( 1). I sure will collect some leaves, since some family members are suffering from the mentioned conditions. I want to thank you for the warning about not consuming large amounts of this plant if one has a thyriod condition…I take meds for low thyriod everyday,thank you so much for providing this important information along with the rest of the helpful tips on how to use the plants . In cosmetics, dried lemon balm can be used to make facial teas by infusing in boiled water water, allowing to cool and applying as you would a toner with cotton wool. Thoroughly washing the lemon balm ensures that your herbs will be free of any dirt or insects from the garden.I just went through and sniffed my collection of tinctures and they have varying smells – some of the oldest ones just smell like strong alcohol, while some of my newer ones have varying degrees of earthy, plant smells. For a less full-on lemony infusion,why not try blending a little Lemon Balm with other herbs such as Peppermint, Nettle or Raspberry Leaf to soften the overall flavour. I’m going to make the sleepy time syrup for him and tincture for my daughter who suffers from anxiety. We also retail third party Soil Association certified organic herbal remedies and organic beauty products from high quality suppliers including Viridian, Herbfarmacy, Inlight, Living Nutrition and Mushrooms 4 Life.

Whole dried plants retain their essence longer than crumbled or ground ones, so hold off on crumbling it up for tea or seasoning until you are ready to use it. TIP: Gently wipe the inside clean with a dry cloth to remove any residual herb dust before using again.Lemon balm supports general health and is a tasty lemon flavoured addition to many herbal tea recipes. I prefer to tear up the leaves before adding them to the tea infuser, as it helps release the lovely lemon balm flavour. Finally, place the lemon balm leaves in a clean and dry airtight jar, ready for future tea-drinking times. Whether herbal remedies are your thing or not, lemon balm also makes a pretty tasty and refreshing cup of tea.

I’m not sure whether it gives a better effect or not, though you can certainly try it out and see how it works for you! If we look at the various possible packaging in which food may be packaged, PET has the second smallest ecological footprint (just after glass with a deposit, but well ahead of glass without a deposit or for aluminum packaging). A caution is that lemongrass needs to be avoided by pregnant women, since it can start menstrual flow/cause miscarriage. The plants have the highest amount of healthy antioxidants and essential oils at this time resulting in better flavor.I started with one plant purchased from my local garden center and not only did it spread to form mounds across about 1/3 of the side of my house, but I find little seedlings everywhere when I weed my garden (Including in places wayyyyyy far from it. To make a lemon balm herbal infusion or tea use one to two teaspoonfuls of dried herb to a cupful of water. In this article we’re going to cover the benefits of lemon balm, how to harvest it properly, plus I’ll show you step-by-step how to dry lemon balm using 3 EASY methods. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. It is often found as a tea in combination with other relaxing herbs such as valerian, as an essential oil, and also in ointments for topical applications.