Lemon Balm Keeps You Calm

Some call it the “Valium” of herbal medicine without the side effects. Lemon Balm is a central nervous system relaxant gentle enough for adolescents, yet effective enough for adults. It supports those who toss and turn due to stress, and it does double duty by relieving spasms and other digestive complaints often associated with stress and anxiety.

Lemon Yesterday and Today

Named for its mild lemon scent, Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family and native to the Mediterranean and western Asia. It has been used for centuries to help alleviate nervous tension and is known for such far-reaching benefits as easing indigestion, inducing more restful sleep, relieving migraines and even enhancing memory! Its medicinal value locates in the leaves of the plant, which house powerful antioxidants that include flavonoids, polyphenols and monoterpenes. Such compounds fascinate researchers with their enormous promise to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, thus working to help prevent disease.

Lemon Balm and the Brain

Lemon balm has been shown in clinical research to have many of the positive effects of prescription anxiety medications, but it is much better tolerated. It acts in a similar fashion to benzodiazepenes like Valium in that it mimics certain brain chemicals that promote relaxation and sleep. These chemicals are also critical for supporting cognition and memory function. Preliminary studies have already shown Lemon Balm to help slow cognitive decline and relieve symptoms of agitation common in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Lemon Balm Aids Digestion and Fights Germs

The bounty of essential oils in Lemon Balm lends it the ability to relieve digestive complaints such as gas and bloating, especially when caused by anxiety. The same essential oils also have bacteria fighting action: researchers are studying Lemon Balm and other herbs high in essential oils as possible alternatives to antibiotics. With so many benefits of lemon balm, you can stop tossing and turning and give your nerves the calm they deserve.

Benefits

• Sleep aid
• Reduces restlessness
• Relieves insomnia due to mental stress
• Helps relieve digestive disturbances

Features

• Made from organic and wildcrafted herbs
• Therapeutic dose of condition-specific herbs
• Our body can absorb and metabolize tinctures rapidly – absorption begins in the mouth, allowing the body to absorb up to 98% of the medicinal components
• Large 100ml bottle size offers great value

Medicinal Ingredients

• organically grown lemon balm herb tops (Melissa officinalis)
  250mg

Non Medicinal Ingredients

Recommended Use

Used traditionally in Herbal Medicine as a sleep aid in cases of stress-related insomnia

Directions

Ages 13 and over: take 3 ml, 3 times per day under the tongue or in a little water, on an empty stomach (either 15 minutes before meals or 1 hour after). Shake well before use. Store in a cool, dry place, away from light.

Cautions

Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if symptoms persist or worsen or sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 3 weeks. Consumption with alcohol or medications or natural health products with sedative properties is not recommended. May cause drowsiness. Exercise caution if operating heavy machinery, driving a motor vehicle, or involved in activities requiring mental alertness. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.