Herbs - Lemon Balm - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Lemon balm has carminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-depressive, diaphoretic, hypotensive, and anti-viral properties

It can be used to treat spasm in the digestive tract, flatulent dyspepsia, influenza, tension, and stress. Also useful for depression, especially when feelings of diminished self-worth are associated (teenagers).

Use as a cream to treat herpes. Can be used to treat hyperthyroidism as it inhibits the binding of TSH to plasma membranes and binding of immunoglobulin in Graves disease. Lemon balm has also been shown to prevent cancer cells from dividing.