Herbs for Anxiety- Lemon Balm

A member of the mint family and used as a stress reliever Lemon Balm is also used to alleviate depression and bring about a natural state of calm and is considered good for anxiety sufferers. This very beautiful herb was used for a variety of medical conditions ranging from sleeping difficulties and heart problems to flatulence. Herbalists also tend to apply topical applications of this herb to the temples to aid in cases of insomnia and fraught nerves.

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Lemon Balm can be combined with the Valerian to combat insomnia as well. By using this particular combination over a two week time period you should become calm and relaxed prior to sleeping, improving the quality of your sleep and thereby reducing your insomnia.

Suggested usages of Lemon Balm can be as a tea, as well as a tincture. While the tea can be drunk several times a day, the tincture should only be used in 2-3 ml quantities three times per day, although you should always consult with a trained herbalist to get proper dosage amounts for you. The recommended amount of Lemon Balm for insomnia is about 160mg to 200mg of concentrated extract taken at least one hour before going to sleep.

If you suffer from suffer from gastritis or ulcers you should avoid using this herb. This applies if you also have an allergy to willow bark, aspirin or other Salicylates.

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