{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm Leaves Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLemon balm (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) leaves offer targeted wellness support primarily for the nervous, digestive, and integumentary systems. Key actions include acting as a nervine, carminative, antispasmodic, and antiviral, while primary cautions involve potential interactions with thyroid and sedative medications.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime 10 min steep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaste: It does not taste tart or acidic like lemon juice. Instead, it offers a gentle, sweet citrus aroma and flavor reminiscent of lemon zest or lemongrass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePair well with: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoney or Agave:\u003c\/b\u003e Enhances its natural sweetness and rounds out the herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh Mint or Chamomile:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends nicely to create a deeply relaxing bedtime blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eKey Body Systems and Functions\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNervous System:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Promotes calm, reduces mild anxiety, supports cognitive focus, and encourages restful sleep.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDigestive System:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Eases occasional gas, reduces bloating, and relaxes smooth muscle cramping in the gut.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eIntegumentary (Skin) System:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps manage and soothe symptoms of cold sores and herpes simplex virus outbreaks when applied topically.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEndocrine System:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e May influence and moderate thyroid hormone activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eHerbal Actions\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNervine:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Relaxes and tones the nervous system to relieve tension.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCarminative:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Relieves flatulence and dispels gas from the digestive tract.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAntispasmodic:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Relaxes tense or spasming muscles in the digestive and peripheral tissues.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAntiviral:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Inhibits viral binding and replication (notably against \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eHerpes simplex\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eAntioxidant:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Protects cells from oxidative stress via rosmarinic acid and flavonoids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCautions and Side Effects\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThyroid Medication:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Can interfere with or decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement therapies.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSedatives and Drowsiness:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e May increase the sedative effects of sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, or alcohol.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ePregnancy and Breastfeeding:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with caution and consult a healthcare provider due to a lack of robust safety trials.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMild Side Effects:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Can occasionally cause skin irritation (topically), nausea, or dizziness if taken in high doses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Steeping Teas With NeCe \u0026 Elaine","offers":[{"title":"Default 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