Overview
Gentle, lemon-scented, and deeply calming. Lemon balm eases anxiety and nervous palpitations while supporting digestion. Also antiviral — particularly active against herpes simplex.
Actions
Nervine · Carminative · Antiviral · Thyroid modulator
Affinities
Nervous system · Digestive · Antiviral
Cautions & contraindications
May reduce thyroid activity — caution with hypothyroidism.