Commodity: Lemon Balm P. E
Latin Name: Melissa Oficinalis

Specification: Flavone 5%, 5: 1

Functions:
Antidepressant, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, febrifuge, hypotensive, nervine, sedative.

TCM Functions:
Activates the Qi, releases constraint and relieves pain
* Liver-Stomach Qi disharmony; Digestive spasms, colic, nausea, indigestion
* Lung Qi accumulation with wheeze
* menstrual cramps, scanty menstruation
Calms the mind, anchors the Yang, clears heat and relieves anxious irritability
* Heart Yin deficiency; Insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, menopause hot flashes
* Liver Yang rising from Yin deficiency; Migraines, hypertension, over-active thyroid
Releases the exterior to dispel wind-heat
* eczema, fevers, sore throat