Melissa offiinalis

Bestowing a bright aroma and uplifting essence, Lemon Balm benefits the human spirit and physical wellbeing. It’s latin name, Melissa, means “honey bee” in Greek, hinting to its attributes of joy, composure and productivity. 

A tonic herb of a gentle nature, Lemon Balm supports the nervous, digestive, cerebral, cardiovascular and reproductive systems. It brings balance and restoration by way of relaxation and is particularly attuned to stress-related disorders. 

Uniquely, Lemon Balm promotes a calm and collected state of being. It soothes the nervous system, quelling chaotic nerves and cooling conditions of excess heat. By acting on the limbic system in the brain, Lemon Balm also improves mood, temperament, memory and the ability to concentrate. With its well-rounded and light-hearted approach, Lemon Balm is a successful herbal antidepressant and also suitable in conditions of irritation, irregularity, depletion and debility.

Lemon Balm is a superior herb for renewing spirited health and maintaining a fresh approach to life. It is gentle enough to remedy children, yet strong enough to abate unwanted viruses. The queen bee of a hive, in fact, prefers Lemon Balm nectar for her royal jelly, proving its efficacy for achieving health, abundance and peaceful acceptance. 

Uses

• Calms nerves
• Uplifts the spirit
• Lifts depression
• Cools excessive heat
• Promotes concentration
• Aids relaxation and sleep
• Calms overexcited children
• Relaxes spasms 
• Eases menopause
• Helps prepare for birth
• Reduces cramps and PMS
• Soothes indigestion and flatulence 
• Stimulates liver and gallbladder 
• Cleanses kidneys and urinary tract 
• Balances blood pressure
• Harmonizes heart palpitations
• Calms adrenals and thyroid 
• Reduces fevers
• Calms “butterflies”
• Improves activity of other herbs
• Alleviates bites and stings 

Qualities

• Antibacterial
• Antidepressant
• Antihistamine
• Antispasmodic
• Antiviral 
• Bitter
• Calming 
• Carminative
• Cooling
• Diaphoretic
• Mild sedative
• Mood elevator
• Nervine
• Relaxant 
• Stomachic 
• Tonic

Dose: 5-15 drops under the tongue, as needed.

Tinctures are...

Tinctures are extractions of a single herb that provide a potent and convenient medium for consuming herbal medicine. Our tinctures are made with 100% organic, gluten-free cane sugar alcohol filtered by volcanic rock from the big island of Hawaii. 

Ideal for on-the-go and travel scenarios, tinctures require no preparation for consumption. Simply drop the liquid on your tongue or in a glass of water. They can also be used topically to treat affected areas or to be absorbed via our largest organ, the skin.