Lemon Balm Leaves Tea
$4.00
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$4.00
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Lemon Balm Leaves Tea
$4.00
Sale price
$4.00
Regular price
Unit price
$4.00/oz
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) 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.
Time 10 min steep
Taste: 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.
Pair well with:
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Honey or Agave: Enhances its natural sweetness and rounds out the herbal notes.
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Fresh Mint or Chamomile: Blends nicely to create a deeply relaxing bedtime blend
Key Body Systems and Functions
Nervous System: Promotes calm, reduces mild anxiety, supports cognitive focus, and encourages restful sleep.
Digestive System: Eases occasional gas, reduces bloating, and relaxes smooth muscle cramping in the gut.
Integumentary (Skin) System: Helps manage and soothe symptoms of cold sores and herpes simplex virus outbreaks when applied topically.
Endocrine System: May influence and moderate thyroid hormone activity.
Herbal Actions
Nervine: Relaxes and tones the nervous system to relieve tension.
Carminative: Relieves flatulence and dispels gas from the digestive tract.
Antispasmodic: Relaxes tense or spasming muscles in the digestive and peripheral tissues.
Antiviral: Inhibits viral binding and replication (notably against Herpes simplex).
Antioxidant: Protects cells from oxidative stress via rosmarinic acid and flavonoids.
Cautions and Side Effects
Thyroid Medication: Can interfere with or decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement therapies.
Sedatives and Drowsiness: May increase the sedative effects of sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, or alcohol.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use with caution and consult a healthcare provider due to a lack of robust safety trials.
Mild Side Effects: Can occasionally cause skin irritation (topically), nausea, or dizziness if taken in high doses.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.