Lemon balm is soothing, calming and uplifting, whether fresh or dried its a pleasure to have and use. Lemon balm is such a gem that it deserves a a two part herbal monograph. Here in part 1, Dina focuses on lemon balm's origin and the benefits it can offer for us now. Also offering favorite sources for dried lemon balm and some recipes for making teas and tinctures. Thank you for joining me.

Recipes in Episode:

Lemon Balm Tea: 1-2 tsp dried lemon balm with 8 ounces hot water, steep 15-20 minutes.

Lemon Balm Tincture: 50g lemon balm + 250ml Vodka

Lemon Balm Cordial:

1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety)

¼ cup dried lemon balm

3 tablespoons lemon peel, cut into strips

1 tablespoon raisins

1 cinnamon stick

3 cloves

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 

2 cups of Brandy 

1/2 cup maple syrup

Sources for Dried Lemon Balm

Mountain Rose Herbs

Avena Botanicals

Herbalist & Alchemist

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Original music by Dylan Rice

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ABOUT DINA

Dina Ranade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. She is also a mom of three humans - two daughters and one son all now living their young adult lives - and one sweet Pomeranian named Maci.