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Herb

Lemon Balm

This cheerful, lemon-scented herb has long been sipped as tea to calm jittery nerves and settle a tense stomach.

🌱 What it is

Lemon balm is a bright green, lemon-scented herb in the mint family, easy to grow in gardens and popular fresh or dried for tea.

✨ How it may help

  • May help support a calmer, less jittery mood
  • May help support a settled stomach after a tense meal
  • May help support an easier time relaxing in the evening

🥄 How to use it

Sip as a pleasant lemony tea, especially in the evening or after a tense meal. Lovely fresh from the garden.

⚖️ Caution

Very gentle for most people, though large amounts may cause drowsiness; those with a thyroid condition should check with their doctor before regular use.

🍃 A note from nature

A crushed lemon balm leaf releases sunshine-bright fragrance from its plain green leaves, a small daily delight.