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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

Historical tradition – not medical advice, and no health or healing claims. more

Historical botanical drawing: Lemon
Lemon

Tradition (Hildegard's writings) 1

In Hildegard's tradition, lemon balm was associated with mood, calm and sleep.

Ingredients

Fresh lemon balm herb; water, lemon if desired.

Preparation 1

Boil 1 tbsp of fresh lemon balm herb with half a litre of water. For the eye compress, leave the fresh plant to infuse overnight in cold water.

Botanical background 1

Lemon balm oil is characterised by the citrals A and B, geranial and neral; genuine lemon balm oil is very precious.

Sources & references

  1. Breindl, Ellen: Das große Gesundheitsbuch der Hl. Hildegard von Bingen. Bassermann Verlag 2004. S. 242.

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Historical tradition. The above describes how this preparation was recorded and used in the tradition of Hildegard of Bingen. This is cultural-historical information, not medical advice and not a health or healing claim, and it is no substitute for advice from a doctor or pharmacist. If you have health complaints, please consult your doctor or pharmacy.

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