Family: Lamiaceae
In most folk or older texts it is refereed to as "Balm". Culpeper calls it "so common" that he doesn't even offer a drawing of the plant.
Common medicinal properties: Anodyne, Antispasmodic, AntiViral, aromatic, Cardiac Tonic Cordial, Diaphoretic, digestive, emmenogogue, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Nervine, Sedative, Stomachic, Uterine Tonic, Vermifuge
Current Research:
Cold sores. Applying a lip balm containing 1% lemon balm extract seems to shorten healing time, prevent infection spread, and reduce symptoms of recurring cold sores.
Insomnia. Taking a lemon balm by itself or along with other ingredients might improve the length and quality of sleep in healthy people and in those with insomnia or sleeping disorders.
Contraindications:
Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interact with Lemon Balm
Parts Used: Whole herb
Constituents: volatile oils (citral, citronellal, eugenol acetate, geranoil) polyphenols, tannin, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid, triterpenoids
Folk applications: Soaked in wine and shared with a prospect to induce love. Hang upon a blade that caused a wound to make the wound stop bleeding. Included in charms to ensure success.
Personal observations
Fresh:
Dried:
Water infusion from dried: Fruity smelling, slightly bitter, and a little soapy.
Alcohol infusion from dried: Amber brown like dark whiskey, grassy flavored with a mildly camphorus aftertaste.
Oil infusion:
Essential oil:
Receipts
Chill pill tea blend
Moon tea blend no 2
Cold buster tea
Protection tea
Peaceful Pleasure Tea
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