Lemon Balm is a perennial member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family with valuable healing properties. I love the lemony scent that is released when I walk through a patch of lemon balm, we have plenty of it growing in our garden – I like it as ground cover for parts of the garden where it’s difficult to get other plants to grow.
This vibrant herb can help with an array of aliments and makes a lovely tea. The leaves can be made into an extract, tincture, oil, or ointment. It increases mental alertness and promotes a positive attitude, can also help to think more clearly.
You will need: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon balm leaves or 1t dried and 1 cup boiling water. Tear the leaves into small pieces and put into a tea ball, or filter the leaves after brewing.
Pour boiling water over the tea leaves or ball and allow to infuse for 5 minutes. Keep the pot or cup covered while brewing and drinking to retain the beneficial aromatics.
This recipe is from Dr. Nicole Apelian’s Lost Book of Herbal Remedies which has over 550 powerful natural remedies made from plants. Many of these remedies have been used by our forefathers for hundreds of years, while others come from Nicole’s extensive natural practice.
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