Lemon balm is an essential aromatic medicinal plant. It is used to combat nervousness and associated disorders such as palpitations, stomach cramps, migraines and even insomnia. It is also used in cases of cold sores and ringing in the ears. Latin name: Melissa officinalis L. Part of the plant: leaves.
This article was updated on 08/02/2023- In case of sleep disorders, insomnia
- In case of Nervousness, Agitation, Palpitations, Anxiety, Stress
- In case of Dyspepsia, Difficult digestion, Digestive disorders, Digestive spasms
- In case of bloating, flatulence
- In case of Nausea, Vertigo, Vomiting, Motion sickness
- In case of Nausea (pregnant women)
- In case of headache, migraine
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Make 1 L of decoction of dry leaves: finally 4 tablespoons of dry leaves to boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly if necessary, and add the preparation to the bath water. Stay 10 minutes.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Make 1 L of decoction of dry leaves: finally 4 tablespoons of dry leaves to boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly if necessary, and add the preparation to the bath water. Stay 10 minutes.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Make 1 L of decoction of dry leaves: finally 4 tablespoons of dry leaves to boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly if necessary, and add the preparation to the bath water. Stay 10 minutes.
Make an infusion or decoction:
Filter and let cool. Soak a compress or cloth with the preparation then apply to the affected areas.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 to 3 level teaspoons of dry leaves, or about 1.5 to 4.5 g, into a cup of hot water. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Pour 1 tablespoon of dry leaves for one cup of water. Boil for 3 minutes then leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 cups per day.
Native to Western Asia and the countries of the Mediterranean basin, Melissa is a perennial plant with a long, trailing stem. The stem, 40 to 80 cm, is erect and more or less branched. Leaves opposite, long petiolate, ovals, embattled and embossed, are a beautiful dark green above, paler below.
The aerial parts are harvested at the beginning of summer before the flowers bloom. It is also found as a “weed” in the forest or along trails. Its leaves give off a lemony smell, hence its nickname “lemongrass”. However, lemon balm should not be confused with real lemongrass (“Cymbopogon”) with a stronger smell and very different properties.
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Publication: Shakeri, A., Sahebkar, A., & Javadi, B. (2016). Melissa officinalis L. – A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 188, 204-228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.05.010
Publication: Babulka, P. (2005). Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.). Phytotherapy, 3(3), 114-117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10298-005-0084-z
Publication: Kennedy, D.O., Little, W., & Scholey, A.B. (2004). Attenuation of Laboratory-Induced Stress in Humans After Acute Administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm). Psychosomatic Medicine, 66(4), 607-613. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.psy.0000132877.72833.71
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