Lemon balm teas have been used as mild sedatives for hundreds of years. The Carmelite nuns thought the herb was effective and laboratory studies tend to confirm the sedative properties of this herb. Clinical studies are lacking, but so are any report...
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Description
Lemon balm teas have been used as mild sedatives for hundreds of years. The Carmelite nuns thought the herb was effective and laboratory studies tend to confirm the sedative properties of this herb. Clinical studies are lacking, but so are any reports of toxicity or side effects.
Propagation: By root division; by cuttings in spring or fall; by seed, very slow germination, perhaps a year; seeds viable even after 3 or 4 years.
Nature of Plant: Spreading; very hardy; intensely fragrant leaves; good for flower border.
Spacing of Mature Plants: 18 inches.
Cultural Requirements: Medium dry, poor, light, sandy soil is best for plants get weedy in fertile soil; prefer part shade; pinch tops back to increase foliage, for continuous bloom during summer and to keep flowers from going to seed; keep weeded.
Uses
Leaf: (Culinary) Tea, soup, sauce, stew, salad, flavoring summer drinks, with Swiss chard, in egg dishes, added to tarragon vinegar; (Medicinal) induces perspiration; (Industrial) in perfumes and toilet water, in Chartreuse, Benedictine and other liqueurs, furniture polish oil, salve.
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Directions
Take 20-30 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily as needed.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy and lactation. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
