How to Make a Lemon Balm Tincture

Lemon balm tea might be my favorite. ☕️ Here’s what I’ve learned about lemon balm so far… 🌱 Lemon balm is part of the mint family and grows in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. 🌱 It spreads! So choose where you plant carefully. 🌱 People have been using lemon balm for centuries to treat all sorts of things like anxiety, insomnia, and indigestion. I reach for lemon balm on days when I am stressed or just in a grumpy mood. 🌱 Lemon balm has natural antiviral properties. 🌱 You can drink lemon balm

Lemon balm infused lemonade 🍋 4 lemons wash well.1/4 cup or less of dried lemon balm. 1/2 cup honey or sweetener of choice2/3 boiling water 3 cups cold waterFirst peel the rind from lemons avoiding the pith as much as possible. Add to heat proof jar. I used old spaghetti jar lol. Add lemon balm and honey. Pour the 2/3 boiling water in and mash all ingredients for a few minutes and then over to steep for at least 15 mins. The longer the better. Next juice the 4 lemons and add the 3 cups of cold