At Serendip we use Lemon Balm in combination with 8 other herbs in our SerendipiTea to aid the body in adapting to stress and change. It tastes delicious and fragrant and is wonderful cooled with ice and lemon for a Summer spritzer.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Lemonbalm to beat stress...great for kids and teens preparing to head back to school
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), is a member of the mint family, and is an excellent herb to have on hand for times of stress, stomachache or just when you need a little mothering. It is a very safe herb so can be used for the whole family. It was used in the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort associated with digestion (including flatulence and bloating as well as colic). Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings.
