Lemon Balm (Dried)
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Lemon balm is a lemon-scented mint-family herb brewed as a calming tea, rich in rosmarinic acid with traditional use for nerves and sleep.
Why Lemon Balm (Dried) scores 92
% Daily Value per a pinch (2 g)
Nutrition
per_100g
Health benefits
Eases nervous tension and supports calm
moderate evidenceRosmarinic acid inhibits GABA transaminase, raising GABA availability and reducing excitatory tone, an effect shown for standardized lemon balm extracts
Supports restful sleep
limited evidenceIts mild anxiolytic activity lowers pre-sleep arousal, easing sleep onset when taken as an evening infusion
Soothes digestive discomfort
limited evidenceVolatile oils relax gastrointestinal smooth muscle, reducing spasm and bloating, the basis of its traditional carminative use
Pairs well with
- ·Pair with mint in a tea blend because the two mint-family herbs reinforce a fresh, calming infusion
- ·Combine with honey because sweetness rounds the herb's soft lemon note in tea
- ·Use with fish and poultry because the gentle citrus brightens delicate proteins without acidity
Practical tips
- ·Best timing: evening
- ·Bruise the leaves before steeping to release the citrus oils
- ·Add to cooked dishes at the very end, as the delicate lemon note fades with heat
- ·Use about a tablespoon of dried leaf per cup and cover while infusing
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