Lemon Balm

 

Ideal for Liver health, especially when there is tightness and tension associated with a “stuck” Liver (aka Liver Qi Stagnation with Heat signs), combining the cooling properties of burdock, lemon balm and mint, with soothing chamomile for a tasty and beneficial tea.

 

  • 1TB each of lemon balm, mint, chamomile, burdock root
  • 1 pint of water
  • Place herbs in a quart sized jar
  • Pour boiling water over herbs
  • Seal jar
  • Let infuse for 20-30 mins
  • Drink 1 cup twice a day

 

Note: if you have hypothyroidism or are taking thyroid medications, please speak with an herbalist and your doctor before utilizing lemon balm as lemon balm is best avoided in hypothyroid situations.  There are other herbs you can substitute lemon balm with (such as using more mint), as always ask your herbalist which herbs are best for you.