| Most Common Name: | Lemon
Balm, Balm | | Botanical Name: | Melissa
Officinalis | | Also Known As
(other names): | Bee Balm, Melissa, Sweet Balm,
Cure-all, Balm |
The use of Lemon Balm dates back to ancient Greece where it was used on
wounds and as a cure-all. In the 10th century it was used in Arabia for anxiety
and was adopted all over Europe as a tranquilizer and sedative. North American
colonists also used Lemon Balm for fevers. For thousands of years
beekeepers have planted this two foot tall herb to stimulate honey production.
Lemon Balm flowers rate amongst the honey bee's most favourite and the nectar
adds a distinct and pleasant lemon flavour to the honey.
It is
used for, or in treatment of: | | Wounds | Local
anaesthetic | Herpes | | Insomnia | Tranquilizer | Sedative | | Digestive
aid | Menstrual pain | |
Contraindications,
do not use if: | | | | | | | | | | We
at Beneforce are certainly not experts in the use of every herb. In our studies
and research we do come across warnings that a herb should not be used in
certain circumstances or for certain conditions and ailments. Where possible we
will reflect these on our pages but cannot guarantee that for any herb our list
of contraindications are complete or valid. We urge that you consult an
appropriate and knowledgeable practitioner before treatment. |
Administered
as/Available in: | | Dried Herb | | | | | | |
Constituents
(i.e. what has been reported to be in this herb): | | Polyphenols | Rosmarinic
acid | Volatile oil | Flavonoids | | Eugenol | Triterpenic
acids | | |
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