December 07, 2022

Balm -Lemon 1:1 (Melissa Officinalis)

Description:

Balm is a sour and cooling herb used for its calming effect on conditions of sympathetic excess, hyperadrenalinism and hyperthyroidism

Dosage:

3-5 mls per day, 20-40 mls per week

Parts Used:

Aerial parts

Main Actions:

  • Carminative
  • Spasmolytic
  • Mild sedative
  • Diaphoretic
  • TSH antagonist
  • Antiviral (topically)

Key Indications:

  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • Depression
  • Infantile colic
  • Flatulence
  • Flatulent colic
  • Intestinal colic
  • Nervous dyspepsia
  • Topically for herpes infections
  • Hyperthyroid (combine with Lycopus)
  • Heart palpitations, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, associated with nervousness. Dyspepsia, upset stomach, flatulence

Major Safety Issues:

None known