Lemon Balm Tincture 1 oz

People reach for lemon balm to ease the nervous system. Since it is in the mint family it also can help similarly to Spearmint. Lemon balm (Mellissa) can help with:

✢ Stress

✢Anxiety

✢Ease pain and discomfort from indigestion

✢ Promote Sleep

✢Improve Appetite

All Lemon Balm plants are grown and harvested without pesticides in our small personal home garden.

Dosages:

Dosages are not regulated by the FDA. Always start with a small amount, such as half a dropper in 2 ounces of water. Gauge how you feel before increasing the dose. Doses should only be taken as needed and are not for everyday use. Spacing doses 3 hours apart is a good standard practice in my experience. Though Lemon Balm is considered safe to use with kids, some prefer to reach for glycerin based tinctures instead of alcohol based when giving to children. Do not give tinctures of any kind to children younger that 6 months.

The Disclaimer:

Tinctures are not regulated by the FDA. Always do your own research and talk to your primary physician to see if herbal remedies are right for you. If a serious reaction develops, stop taking immediately. Before giving to children, discuss options with your pediatrician.

Resources:

My personal favorite reference book for children is “Naturally Healthy Babies and Children; A Commonsense Guide to Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, and Health” by Aviva Jill Romm, MD.

I also love my book “The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines” by Charles W. Fetrow, Pharm. D. and Juan R. Avila, Pharm. D.

The Process:

Every tincture is made by jarring the plant with 80 proof vodka and letting these two ingredients tincture in a dark cabinet for 6 or more weeks until the brew looks just right. I use alcohol instead of glycerin because I have learned plant material is better absorbed in the body though an alcohol base versus a glycerin bace. Alcohol-based tinctures also has a longer shelf-life than glycerin-based. However there are definitely reasons one may choose to use glycerin-based instead of alcohol-based. Decide what is best for you! Let me know if you would like to see gycerin-based tinctures in our shop.

All plants are either grown in our personal, pesticide-free garden or foraged for in small quantities while on one of our hiking trips.