Description
Lemon Balm Tincture
Lemon balm is a gentle, lemon-scented herb long used in traditional herbal practice. This small-batch tincture is made from the leaves of the plant, extracted in vodka.
Botanical details
- Common name: Lemon Balm
- Scientific name: Melissa officinalis
- Plant family: Lamiaceae
- Parts used: Leaves
- Taste: Sour
- Qualities: Cooling and drying
- Size: 2 oz amber bottle
Traditional uses
Traditionally used to support:
- Relaxation, calm, and restful sleep
- Ease of nervous tension and restlessness
- A lifted mood and sense of emotional balance
- Calm focus and mental clarity
- Ease of muscle tension
- Healthy digestion and gastrointestinal comfort
- Support for the body’s natural defenses
- Feeling steady and supported during stressful times
Suggested use
Shake well. Take 2 to 6 dropperfuls (1 dropperful is approximately 1 mL), up to 3 times daily, in water or juice.
Herbal actions
Antimicrobial, antioxidant, antispasmodic, anxiolytic, antidepressant, antiviral, astringent, carminative, diaphoretic, digestive, febrifuge, nervine, sedative.
Contraindications
- Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- May interact with thyroid medications and sedatives.
- Consult a healthcare provider if you have a thyroid condition.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
