Origin: Leaves from the lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) plant
Also Known As:
Melissa officinalis
Balm
Bee balm
Cure-all
Dropsy plant
Honey plant
Melissa
Melissa folium
Sweet balm
Sweet Mary
Overview: Lemon Balm is a perennial herb from the mint family. The leaves have a mild lemon aroma and are typically used to make medicine. Lemon Balm is used for digestive problems and mental disorders but is mostly known for its calming properties which help with anxiety, sleep problems, and restlessness. Lemon Balm is also used to help treat skin and cold sores and sometimes appears in foods and beverages as flavoring.
Common Dosage: The recommended dose of Lemon Balm is 80 mg twice daily in healthy adults.
