Of interest: The
bees love it. The name Melissa comes from the Greek word ‘Bee’. It has been rubbed on Bee hives
to encourage bees, so no garden should be with out this fragrant little Balm
bush
Soothing
medicinal properties and culinary and aromatic.
A salve of Lemon balm [or when
lemon balm is added to a salve] helps to relieve stress and tension from the body. [Let us know and we add small portion lemon
balm to any salve, rub or ointment.]
For the external use the balm is excellent for;
- minor skin
irritations
- insect bites and stings
Salve of Lemon Balm may bring relief of cold sores, herpes 1
and 2. Applying the salve 2 or 3 times a day is said to shorten healing time and give a longer time between reoccurrences.
A
satisfied customer writes: I am subject to cold sores. When I know there is one forming I use your Lemon Balm tincture and/or
the Lemon Balm salve. [thank you for making the lemon balm in a lip balm tube to carry with me.] I know it is a hand crafted
herb. Thank you for helping me out. it workd great and if I pay attention it stops the sore from forming. A. Seattle
Lynne,
the tincture ALWAYS works for me. as soon as I feel the tingling sensation of a cold sore coming on I use that tincture
and the symptoms disappear like magic. Gene NM
Last but not least, it is used as an insect repellent.
Eucalyptus ointment/rub with Lemon Balm
Lemon balm salve 4oz $16.00
Lemon balm salve and
Lemon Balm medicated lip balm. 3oz jar plus 2 tubes lip balm [hot
pink tubes] $18.50
Lemon Balm tincture .5ml $9.00 [a drop is all that
is needed]
