Calm Uplift Immune Support: How to Make a Potent Lemon Balm Infusion
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Calm Uplift Immune Support: How to Make a Potent Lemon Balm Infusion
It’s chilly and winter-beautiful out there! And it’s also peak cold and flu season. Today I extol the virtues of lemon balm for its immune supportive, uplifting, and calming gifts. Join me in the kitchen as we make this simple, yet, notable remedy.
Therapeutics
Lemon balm (leaf and flowering tops) is an immune supportive, uplifting, nervous system tonic. It is used in formulas for bellyaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, hyperthyroid, colds (fevers) and viruses (herpes). It is a pleasant, gentle, calming tea for children, the elderly, and everyone in between.
Actions: digestive, carminative, stomachic, nervine, antidepressant, antispasmodic, antimicrobial (antiviral), diaphoretic.
Potential Contraindications: Some herbalists advise caution if used during pregnancy and lactation; with thyroid medications; or with CNS depressants (sedatives, alcohol, benzodiazepines). Others consider it safe with no warnings. With any new food or medicine, go slowly, learn, and discuss using it with your healthcare provider.
To your health!
In gratitude,
Dina
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Great stuff, I'm Native and we have used this for years.
Wado Dina!! (Thank You)
Most welcome!
I love to ad lemon balm to my oatstraw infusions 😊
Yes, nice combo!
The first person to discuss the possible toxicity of the lids under heat.....Well Done.
Thanks, enjoy the channel.
I want to think you for your videos. I am a budding herbalist and you're so informative and thorough.
Also I suffer from PTSD and I'm having a really really hard time tonight with intrusive thoughts and memories and your video is so soothing and comforting nd calming. Just what I need right now. And I'm learning bout something I love.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts here! Please enjoy the channel and all the free video lessons.
So glad I found you. Love you. You were just what I was looking for.
Thanks, appreciate it!
GREAT video. lemon balm is so easy to plant and spreads like mint, so take care where you plant it. Thank you and God Bless for the time away from you life that you share your knowledge.
Hello Jojo, thanks for your comment.
Thank you so much. Having had the virus and compromised immune system as a result this will be my starting place to rebuild my immune system. Also thank you for the resources to purchase Lemon Balm.
Welcome!
This is so lovely thank you. I am blessed to have discovered, through a wonderful teacher the power of plants. I use Lemon Balm along with Chamomile and Elder Flowers nightly for sleep. I also have it in my garden the fragrancd is beautiful to the sensesand I love her tiny delicate flowers. Btw you kitchen looks so comforting.
Thank you for your comment. Your mix of Lemon Balm along with Chamomile and Elder Flowers sounds lovely.
Pure parchment paper can be placed around lid and tightened with it.
thanks!
I've always loved lemon balm. Just the smell of it makes me happy. That's why I grow so much of it. Unfortunately, last summer's crop died off because I was sick with covid during all of August (I was in chemo so ANY illness or injury took twice as long to recover from). My garden didn't do well.
I wish I had known more of lemon balm's abilities or I would have added it to my treatment. Plantain did wonders for me and I firmly believe that plantain is why I was able to stay out of the hospital. Maybe, if I had done a little more research into lemon balm, I could have recovered faster. Elderberry was out of the running because it's contraindicated for the chemo drugs.
I'd be interested to hear what other herbs might have helped me recover quicker from covid (or any other respiratory illness). After the chemo, I find I really want to stay away from the Big Pharma snake oil. It's done nothing but make me LESS healthy and after thinking about it I realized that Big Pharma doesn't WANT people healthy. Healthy people don't buy their goods.
Thanks for your comment! Sending healing wishes to you. Please note that there are many herbs and food to support our health. Best if you could find a holistic health care provider to work with you in person.
You can put a small saucer on top of the jar instead of the lid if concerned about the lid lining. We can food with those lids however and they are safe. The are BPA free.
Yes, thanks for your input.
I love lemon balm! I’m totally convinced we’re attracted to the plant we need the most. I’ve have lemon balm tincture. Looks like this is going to be a nor’easter task☺️. Thanks for sharing Dina!!!
Welcome!
Ooh! I’d love the recipe for the tincture. My lemon balm is abundant this year!
Great demonstration of the difference of how the same weight can look difference depending on whole leaf vs cut and shifted
Thanks, yes, such a big difference.
Perfect timing! My son has a huge and painful cold sore breaking out. I know lemon balm is wonderful for this. Thank you for your work!
Glad, not for the cold sore, but for the timing.
Thank you, Dina 🌱 you inspire me a lot! I'm from Mallorca (Spain) and I was looking for some teacher like you for a long time!
I'm learning a lot with your online courses 👏🌿
You are the best 💐
Hello Laura, thank you for your appreciative feedback! I am so glad. And Mallorca sounds amazing!
@@DinaFalconi Well... Unfortunately, we don't care enough our nature... Too much tourism!⛱️
But i will find some secret place to identify and harvest 😉🌳🌴🍃☘️🌿🌱🌾🍀🌲🌳
I use it daily. Both the hubs and I have zoster and it helps us keep the break outs at bay!!
Thank you, good to know.
L-lysine also...
I totally love you...amazing tips ..thank you...this is the future/past as far as I am concerned
Thank you! Enjoy!
Dina you are a wonderful teacher😌thank you for sharing your knowledge❤️
Thank you for the feedback! Enjoy the videos!
Hi just stopping in to say thank you just got your book . It is now the most valuable book on our farm . Side question what will break up blood clots . Know someone with bad blood clots from a medical process . She is scared very scared
Hello John, thank you for your comment here. Happy to know my Foraging & Feasting book is well love on your farm! Please note that I can not give specific medical advice. Can you get your friend to work with a healthcare provider right away who can help her with food and herbs to support her through this? Hoping so.
It’s always great learning from you Dina. I put some lemon balm in my thermos early this morning that I am looking forward to drinking even more now!
Hello Holly, Glad!!
i love lemon balm. also when I make potent infusions with nettle I just don't put the lid on until everything is cooled down and then I put it in the fridge overnight with the lid on. When I make herbal oil infusions with fresh plant material I add a bit of wax paper before closing the lid and I never get mold but I do check every day to make sure.
Thanks, although, when making this infusion, I suggest putting the lid on to capture all the volatile compounds that leave with the steam.
@@DinaFalconi yep forgot to mention you could put a plate on while waiting.
Yes, covering is important.
Thank you 🌿
For sure!!
Thank you very informative just started with Lemon Balm in a pre-made purchased tea and will be careful with it because I am on anti-thyroid medication.
Thank you for your comment. Glad you the video is informative to you.
I love listening to you… thank you for your knowledge 🌎♥️🙏🏼
Thank you and enjoy the channel.
My poor husband was suffering terribly from a nervous belly.
He saw multiple doctors for help.
The irony is, I was growing a ton of lemon balm at the time.
*sigh*
Thanks for the comment. Hoping your husband is feeling better.
I have two Lemon Balm plants growing wonderfully! I love to stem and drink! Yum! I am learning that it thins the blood. I guess I will now have to check with my doc about continuing to drink as we just discovered I have an irregular heart beat -bummer!
Thanks, Tracy, for your comment. Can you keep us posted on what your doc say?
@@DinaFalconi will do!
Thank you,my favorite subscription and keeps away ALOt of prescription s.Love and light keep shining 🌟
So glad!!!
Made a tincture from lemon balm, knew it was good for a lot of things, didn't know about these u listed here! Thnk u!
Enjoy your lemon balm tincture!
My lemon balm is tucked in the green-house. It is in a pot but I think I'll plant it in one of the raised beds this spring since it doesn't seem to be as aggressive as regular mints. Look forward to harvesting some leaves and making a tea with it!
Thanks, enjoy your lemon balm!
Thank you Dana!🌱
Welcome!
Thank you 😎 God Bless 🙂
Welcome, enjoy the herbs!
Please talk more about herbal compounds if you are able ..very hard but useful information to come by.
Thanks, Sis Raye, for your comment. Will put it on the list.
Thanks Dina! Your whole dried leaves are beautiful. Please help me dry my tulsi. I air dried it last year and it turned black and flavor totally destroyed. Tip on how to successfully dry tulsi leaf, if you please? Love learning from you!
Hello Cary, Here is a video about drying I made that should be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/vvWzFuwY9s0/v-deo.html And / or you may want to use a dehydrator set around 85-95 degrees F for approx. 8 or so hours, until the herbs are crisp and snap when broken. Then store in air tight containers in a cool, dark place. The drying times and temps can vary, since the plant material may be wetter or dryer, but keep in mind that you don't want too much heat, as that will destroy the aromatics, so best to keep temps under 100F. Keep us posted on how it goes.
🎉Thank you
Welcome!
Wonderful, thank you !...💕
Hello Paula, thank you for appreciating!
Great video! Once I make the tea, can I store it in my fridge and how for how long? Thanks!
Thanks, yes, store tea in fridge and should last 1-3 days.
Wonderful, thank you!
Welcome!
Thank you ❤
Welcome!
Hi i recently got your channel and i loved it.. ma’am my daughter is 4 and she catches cold and cough easily and they last long and fever runny nose they are just normal for her…i am tired of using over the counter children medicines and i don’t want to give that little tummy those medicines at all.. I dont know how to get rid of that … she gets sick easily specially cold fever and cough… can you please tell me what kind of potent or herbs should i use for her immunity booster?? Thank you
Hello Meem, thank you for your comment. As you may know, I am not able to give specific medical / health advice on the this platform. And it is always best to work with someone in person. Still, for immune support, eating a healthy menu low in sweeteners and abundant in nutrient dense foods goes a long way. Generally speaking, herbal infusions of lemon balm, sacred basil, and even nettle may be helpful. Best wishes.
@@DinaFalconi Thank you so much… really appreciate you🙏
Thank you
Welcome!
Being as you grow your own try chewing four or five fresh leaves for a while before bed, swollow and enjoy sleeping like a baby that night.
Thanks, love this!
I do this, carry it in my pocket too for bad anxiety, and then chew when needed and the smell calms me down too just carry a little mirror around with me so I don't worry about having bits in my teeth.
Love this! What herbal tea would you use for cottonmouth/super dry mouth.?!?
Hello Nikita, not able to give specific health advice, but perhaps hydration is an issue. And herbs that are emollient / demulcent could be helpful too.
Another Awesome video! Can you do a video on feverfew?
Hello Brooke, thanks for your comment and suggestion. I'll keep it in mind.
Hi Dina, You mentioned contraindication for thyroid meds. Is this for all thyroid issues/meds, the contraindication? Thank you. Love your videos!
Hello Melanie, thank you for appreciating my videos! When dealing with thyroid issues, there can be concern with lemon balm. And please keep in mind that this information is not meant to replace medical advice. With any new food or herb, go slowly, research it, and discuss using it with your healthcare provider.
@@DinaFalconi Thank you Dina :)
Do you have to dry the leaves first or can you use fresh leaves? My 3 plants have little black spots on the leaves. Not sure if I can still use them.
You can use them fresh. Can't comment without seeing the spots, but thinking, if the plants smell good and otherwise look healthy, you should be able to use them.
can you add elderFLOWER (not the berry)?
Yes, you can add.
What are your thoughts about steeping this herb for 24 hours prior to consumption?
Good question, thinking that would be fine, just keep in mind, that in warm weather, the infusion may begin to ferment / get funky with long steeping.
What about store bought elderberry, lemon balm tea with ashwaganda???
I like them all, and just make sure they are good quality.
I make a lemon balm tinture using vodka
Hello Tammy, thanks for your comment. Enjoy your lemon balm tincture.
Could you use a coffee cafetiere to do this?
Haven't done so, but thinking so.
I thought hot water will kill off the beneficial properties like boiling veggies?
Thanks, in cooking, you lose vitamin C and other volatile compounds, but you also liberate the chemical constituents. By making an infusion, you are drawing out the beneficial compounds, but also keeping the steam (the volatile compounds) from escaping by tightly capping the jar as it steeps. Hope this helps.
Could you just put cheese cloth in between the metal lid?
That's a thought.....
I was wondering the same thing?
where do buy the herbs from, otherwise I'm going to amazon
If you aren't going to forage for the herbs, perhaps you can buy it from a local herb shop or natural food store. Or you can buy it online from Jean's Greens Herbal Tea Works, or Mountain Rose Herbs.
Forage
How do Grow it
Thanks, it grows wild where I live (NY) and in many parts of the world, so often no need to grow it. Still if you are asking how to grow it, here is info from Strictly Medicinal Seeds: "Mullein prefers disturbed soil, will grow in clay, gravel or loam, likes full sun and requires only moderate water. The seeds are light-dependent germinators. Sow in spring by sprinkling on soil surface and tamp securely, then keep warm, evenly moist and in the light until germination, which is rapid. Thin or transplant to 2 feet apart."
I’m wondering if you can offer some help. My niece was given a choice after surgery a few days ago. To stay in hospital or go home. They didn’t tell her they’d be sending her home with 5 5 mg oxycodone to deal with pain immediately after two rather invasive surgeries. She lives a few hundred miles away from me. I still want to help.
I don’t believe in synthetic pharmaceuticals personally anyway, so I am trying to find some way to convey good sound info to send presented in a way her parents will try. The current medical system has really dropped them on their heads this time
Hello Elizabeth, thank you for your comment. Sorry to hear about your niece (sending healing wishes to her). As you can imagine, I am not able to give any advice in this setting / format. Best if your niece could find a holistic health care practitioner in her area to work with. I do believe she can support her health with food, herbs, and lifestyle. Best wishes.
PS generally speaking, lemon balm and dandelion root can be helpful to many folks. But, of course, this information is not meant to replace medical advice. With any new food or herb, go slowly, research it, and discuss using it with your healthcare provider.
OMG. My niece had two very invasive surgeries and was given the same choice. She went home, so she could be cared for by people who love her. They told her to eat some Tylenol. It took a couple people two days to find some sympathetic nurse who got her the needle pain meds
Is lemon balm safe for people with heart issues or diabetes or take antidepressants
Thank you for your comment. Please note this information I share is not meant to replace medical advice. With any new food or herb, go slowly, research it, and discuss using it with your healthcare provider. Generally speaking: okay for folks with heart issues and diabetes.
how long can last the infusion liquid without going bad ?
Thanks, Gabriel, for your question. If stored in the fridge, it should keep for 1-2 days.
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