Lemon Balm ( Melissa Officinalis ) 🍋 1L Container

**Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)**
Lemon Balm has been used for centuries to calm the nervous system, uplift the spirit, and support digestion. Traditionally, it was valued for its gentle relaxing effects, its ability to ease tension and nervous agitation, and its aromatic qualities that soothe both body and mind.

Herbally, Lemon Balm is a **nervine, mild relaxant, carminative, and digestive aromatic**, helping to **calm the nervous system**, gently relieve stress, ease digestive discomfort, and move gas or wind in the gastrointestinal tract. Key constituents include **citral, citronellal, flavonoids, and rosmarinic acid**, which contribute to its calming, aromatic, and digestive effects.

Energetically, Lemon Balm is **cooling, mildly drying, and relaxing**, with **Air element qualities** supporting nervous system modulation, mental clarity, and gentle circulation of energy. Its **Jupiter planetary influence** uplifts consciousness, inspires optimism, and supports emotional expansion, encouraging a lighter, more balanced mind and spirit.

**Zodiac Correspondence – Libra:**
Lemon Balm aligns with Libra because it promotes **balance, harmony, and gentle equilibrium**, soothing nervous tension, easing emotional agitation, and harmonizing digestion to help body and mind feel centered.

Correspondences: **Zodiac:** Libra | **Planet:** Jupiter | **Element:** Air | **Masculine/Feminine:** Feminine

Lemon Balm is a **perennial plant** with aromatic, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, pale flowers. The **leaves are best harvested just before flowering**, when their aroma and medicinal potency are highest.

⚠ **Cautions:** Generally safe; may increase photosensitivity in rare cases. Avoid in excessive amounts during pregnancy.