Although lemon balm is traditionally used for digestive comfort, it has many other benefits.
It is recommended of course in case of bloating and liver pains because it calms our liver. It helps to calm our stress, our insomnia, mild migraines and even in case of light palpitations
Lemon balm essential oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties as well. A lotion of lemon balm can relieve certain skin inflammations, mycoses and it even takes part in a wound healing. Its aqueous extract has antiviral properties and can even treat herpes labialis.
These practises are approved by the World Health Organization and the European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy. And not to spoil anything, to this day no toxicity is recognized this wonderful plant
How to use lemon balm ?
Infusion, decoction, capsules and ESP
In infusion for example with 5 g of fresh or dried leaves for 1L of boiling water to drink midday and evening after the meal for a better digestion
In decoction, one tablespoon of leaves for 20 cl of cold water brought to the boil for three minutes, then cover and let infuse for 10 minutes then filter. You will be able to drink your decoction between the meals until three cups per day.
In capsules dosed at 250 mg are also at your disposal in certain brands. The dosage? Take two at noon and two in the evening during a meal. As an indication.
In ESP - extract of standardized plants- more difficult to find : 30 drops in a glass of water in the morning and in the evening to invigorate you.
EO, lemon balm wine, lemon balm water
Lemon balm essential oil will calm you in case of stress or strong emotions with only one drop in a handkerchief to breathe.
Lemon balm wine : let 50 g of fresh plants macerate for 48 hours in 1L of white wine. Swallow 2 tablespoons if needed an excellent remedy.
Family lemon balm water: let 50 g of fresh lemon balm macerate for two weeks in 1L of brandy, with 5 g of cinnamon + 15 g of fresh lemon peel + various grams of angelica + 15 g of coriander + 10 g of cloves and 15 g of pressed nutmeg Filter this mixture and your wine is ready to be used in case of discomfort, 1 teaspoon is enough.
As with all good things, avoid prolonged use and talk to your doctor. Pregnant women should refrain from using it because to date there is not enough data on its safety.
In the kitchen
You thought you were done with lemon balm? No way!
In cooking, lemon balm gives flavor and freshness to your food. It is often called lemon balm or lemon balm. This is why it goes very well with fish and salads.
It is also called French tea or Bee pepper cause bees just love it. Lemon balm is very interesting in our garden preferably in a shady corner .
Feeling hungry ? Take action now with our recipe for Bites of lemon balm with Asian flavours
Lemon balm deserves to be better known!