Common Name: Lemon Balm or Melissa

Latin Name: Melissa officinalis

Family: Lamiaceae

Granny Good's Naturals Lemon Balm is naturally grown using organic methods. By clicking on this item, you will receive 1lb. dried Lemon Balm.

Folklore: Lemon Balm is best known as a mild sedative but posseses many other beneficial properties as well. In ancient times, "Melissa" was touted to bring long life and at one time was the only herb a person was believed to require.

Lemon Balm is a relaxant which affects the nervous system, the digestive system, the stomach and the uterus, helping to ease cramping and causing a feeling of overall ease. It has mild anesthetic properties and can be used as a mild pain reliever. Lemon Balm also contains polyphenols which may help fight bacterial infections and anti-viral properties which may make it effective in fighting Herpes, for example.

Because of its calming abilities, Lemon Balm may be used to relax over-excited children. The taste of Lemon Balm is as it suggests, a mild lemony flavor which is very appealing to young and old making it an easy medicinal to take.

Whether taking Lemon Balm in a tonic form, tea or infused in honey, it is a common herb with the uncommon ability to create a calming sense of well-being and may induce gentle sleep with no "hangover" feeling upon waking.

Cautions: No known contraindications. Safe for general use.

These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.