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Parts of the plant to use: Leaves
Safety Factors: Lemon balm is considered a thyroid inhibitor; those suffering from hypothyroidism or low thyroid activity should use it only under the guidance of a health-care practitioner.
Warning: Avoid lemon balm tea if you are pregnant!
Health Benefits:
1. Lemon balm has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
2. It can help strengthen memory and help with depression.
3. Helps relieve headaches.
4. Relieves stomach distress.
5. Helps with insomnia and nervous exhaustion.
6. When used as a bath and combined with chamomile, lavender, and rose petals, it can dispel negative energy.
To make lemon balm tea from fresh herb:
1. Harvest lemon balm and any additional herbs you wish to use. Herbs are generally at their peak for harvesting in the late morning after the dew has dried.
2. You'll need about 1/4 cup of fresh lemon balm leaves per cup of water. To make 3 cups of tea, use 3/4 cups of fresh lemon balm leaves.
3. Rinse herbs and place in a large teapot or mason jar.
4. Cover with boiled filtered water and allow too steep at least 10 minutes and up to 4 hours.
5. Strain and refrigerate what you won't drink immediately.
To make tea from dried lemon balm:
1. To brew lemon balm tea from dried lemon balm, the recommendation is typically to use 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per cup of water. To make 3 cups, use 3 tablespoons dried lemon balm and 3 cups freshly boiled water.
2. Place dried lemon balm in a large teapot or mason jar. Cover with boiled filtered water and allow too steep at least 10 minutes and up to 4 hours.
3. Strain and drink immediately, refrigerating any leftover tea.
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