Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Part Used
Aerial
Systems
Nervous
Actions
Anti-fungal; anti-histaminic; anti-microbial; antispasmodic; anti-thyroid; anti-viral; cardiotonic; carminative; diaphoretic; nervine sedative & tonic
Traditional Uses
Specific use for dyspepsia (indigestion) associated with anxiety and/or a depressive mood. Indicated for symptoms typical of hyperthyroidism: anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, headache, and excitability. A mild anti-depressant. Strengthens the brain and its resistance to stress/shock; lifts the spirits. Has tonic effects on the heart and circulatory system. Used topically for gout. Used internally for rheumatism, herpes, and other viral infections. ^1. 2.
