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Herb · Lamiaceae family

Lemon balm

Melissa officinalis

Full sun to part shade 0.4–0.9 m × 0.4–0.9 m Flowers June–September Harvest March–November to −37 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1.5–4.5 gof dried leaves
steep5–15 min
how often1–3× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · lemon balm

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedLeaf
mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleepmild indigestion, bloating and flatulence

part: leaf

For: mild symptoms of stress and to aid sleep, mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence For whom: From 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.5–4.5 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
1–3× a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.5–4.5 g of dried leaves in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

    10:00
  4. 4

    Drink 1–3× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: leaf1.5–4.5 g of dried leaves in 150 ml of boiling water 1–3× a dayFrom 12 years · adolescents, adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor
Children under 12: not recommended

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Who should not use it

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)

Cautions

  • May impair the ability to drive and use machines.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
Usage data: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Melissae folium·Steeping time: EMA glossary on herbal teas

Home-made tincture · per the EMA

Tincture at home.

The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.

Part usedLeaf
Herb : alcohol ratio1 : 5e.g. 20 g per 100 ml
Alcohol45–53 %ethanol
Steep3 daysin the dark, at room temperature
Single dose2–6 ml1–3× a day · from 12 years
1

Weigh

20 g

of dried leaves, chopped

2

Cover with alcohol

100 ml

ethanol 45–53 %, in a glass jar

3

Leave to steep

3 days

close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then

4

Strain

into a dark bottle

press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date

5

Use

2–6 ml

1–3× a day · from 12 years

Before taking the tincture

The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:

  • Children under 12: not recommended
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • The tincture contains alcohol (ethanol).
  • May impair the ability to drive and use machines.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • If you take any medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Good to know

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

What 1 : 5 means

1 g of dried leaves per 5 ml of alcohol — so 20 g per 100 ml.

Which alcohol

Ethanol 45–53 %. Ordinary shop-bought spirit (40 %) is weaker than the EMA states.

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Melissae folium · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.

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This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

March–November
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Using the harvest · lemon balm

From the bed to the kitchen.

What you can eat, what is in it, and what to do with the harvest now and later.

Edible parts

leaves

What to do with the harvest

Now, in a few days and for winter.

Right awayYoung fresh leaves in tea, salads and desserts.
For longer
  • Dry: dried leaves for tea; the flavour is milder than fresh.
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