Back in the ninth century, Emperor Charlemagne had lemon balm planted in monastery apothecary gardens.
Usance
Anxiety/Stress: European and German medical systems approve of this herb as it aids in anxiety and stress as well as tension.
Colic: Over a one week period, a study containing 93 babies found lemon balm decreased the amount of crying more than babies receiving a placebo.
Digestion: Lemon balm acts as a digestive aid for all ages. It soothes the gastrointestinal tract muscles thus easing bloating, gastrointestinal spasms and gas.
Herpes: When applied topically 3-4 times daily, lemon balm has been proved to shorten the severity and duration of oral herpes outbreaks in two clinical trials.
Cognition: As proved by various studies and herbal practitioners, lemon balm improves learning abilities and secondary memory; therefore, it is beneficial to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, ADHD and dementia.
Precautionary Measures
Lemon balm has been proven to be safe for all ages.
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