Lemon Balm

(Melissa officinalis)

Part Used: Herb.

Lemon Balm or Melissa is used as a nervous restorative and cerebral stimulant. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, dizziness, phobias and anxiety states. Hypertension. Hyperthyroid symptoms. Neurocardiac syndrome; palpitations. Settles the stomach and relieves nausea. Painful urination. Fever with pain. Modern reserch has brought to light its anti-viral properties; int, and external for viral infections (i.e. herpes).

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