Lemon balm tea

I  LOVE tea. I'll drink pretty much any plant/herb that's good for me steeped in hot water. I usually buy in bulk and rarely ever do tea bags to reduce waste. A big box of herbs I ordered came in today from Purple Sage Farms with some lemon balm !! It's anti-viral (VERY beneficial in these times) & rich in antioxidants.

Lemon balm is also rich in something called polyphenols, which gives it strong antiviral properties.  Taking lemon balm as a tea or tincture may be helpful for recovery from viral infections like a cold, the flu, and even shingles. Its antiviral properties and digestive soothing properties combine to also make it useful for stomach viruses. There is growing evidence that lemon balm can help treat symptoms of dyspepsia (upset stomach), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux. in addition to rosmarinic acid, lemon balm contains citral, citronellal, linalool, geraniol, and beta-caryophyllene, each of which has spasmolytic (anti-spasm) and carminative (anti-gas) properties.

Lemon balm may also be very effective at relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression. Due to its calming effects on the nervous system, lemon balm can especially be helpful for calming the excitability and nervousness that can come with anxiety. A 2014 study showed that lemon balm had a positive effect on mood, including reduced anxiety levels, in healthy young adults. Lemon balm also makes it towards the top of the list of herbs to treat depression