What is Lemon Balm?
Lemon balm is a perennial plant in the Lamiaceae family. It grows freely in sandy, loamy soils and in the woods of Europe, Britain, North Africa, Western Asia and across the United States. It produces a beautiful, white, two-petal flower during the summer months.
Lemon balm has anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-depressant, anti-oxidant, neuro-protective, radio-protective, hypotensive, and anti-spasm properties. It is a nervine which nourishes the nervous system and naturally calms and grounds those who consume it.
Historical Use
Lemon balm has traditionally been used as a carminative for digestive disorders, a sedative for sleep disorders / insomnia, a nervine for anxiety, for muscle tension and soreness, headaches, toothaches, heart palpitations, tachycardia, hyper-thyroid, high blood pressure, stomachaches (a favorite amongst children), asthma, urinary incontinence, viral illnesses (i.e., herpes), poor memory, insulin resistance and much more. It is calming, nutritious, supports digestion and pregnant mares.
Lemon balm contains various vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients including vitamin C, A, E, K, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, zinc & more.
"A tonic for for the brain; giving intelligence to any animals who feed upon it. Paracelsus considered lemon balm to prolong life of man & animal."
- Equine Herbal & Energetics, by Stacey Small & Andrea Baldwin. c. 2016. Infinity Publishing.
Benefit Highlights
- Strengthens the nervous system
- Nervine
- Calming / Relaxing / Grounding
- Anti-anxiety
- Supports digestive health
- Anti-gas
- Soothing to GI
- Prebiotic
- Supports cardiovascular health
- Minimizes heart palpitations & tachycardia
- Supports a normal inflammatory response
- Supports balanced blood sugar
- Beneficial for insulin resistance (IR)
- Supports brain function
- Improves concentration
- Supports memory
- Supports Alzheimer's & dementia
- Supports a happier mood
- Can be helpful for moody mares / aggressive geldings or stallions
- Anti-depressant properties
- Minimizes irritability
- Soothes PMS symptoms
- Strengthens the immune system
- Anti-viral properties
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Antioxidant-rich
- Fights free radicals
- Supports restful sleep
- Minimizes insomnia
- Helpful for equine sleep crashing
- Beneficial & supportive during pregnancy & for foals
- Extremely palatable
- Deeply nourishing & more!
Ingredients: 100% Organic Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis).
Serving Size: Approximately 1 scoop (8.2 g), twice daily, per 1,000 lbs of body weight.
Storage: Please store in a cool, dry place.