Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Parts used: Aerial parts
Properties
Antibacterial, anti-depressant, anti-emetic, anti-spasmodic, antiviral, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, hepatic, hypotensive, nervine, nervous system restorative, sedative, tonic
Primary nutrients
Copper, folate, manganese, magnesium, potassium, zinc
Lemon balm is an excellent carminative herb that relieves spasms in the digestive tract and is used in flatulent dyspepsia.  Because of its anti-depressive properties, it is primarily indicated where there is dyspepsia associated with anxiety or depression, as the gently sedative oils relieve tension and stress reactions, thus acting to lighten depression.
Lemon balm has a tonic effect on the heart and circulatory system, thus lowering blood pressure.  It can be used in feverish conditions such as flu.

Primary Applications

Anxiety
Blood pressure, high
Cold sores
Depression
Digestive aid
Exhaustion, nervous
Feverish conditions, colds & flu
Flatulence
Nausea
Nervous system, restorative
Stress
Tension
Tonic, heart, circulatory system

Secondary Applications

Insect bites, externally
Sores, externally
Painful swellings, compress