Have You Taken Lemon Balm? If So, How Was Your Experience?

I was thinking about getting some but didn't want to spend money on something if it wasn't going to work.

From what I understand, it helps to prevent GABA from turning into glutamate.

Since GABA can be calming I figured this might be nice to take off an on but unsure if this should be taken long term due it's interference of a natural process.

 

My wife made up a batch of lemon balm tea yesterday, and I'm currently sipping some as I write this. I'm currently noticing a calming effect, which is what I think most people with tinnitus strive for. I just ran across an article on lemon balm, and thought I'd share it here: -- Help Ease Anxiety With Lemon Balm Tea

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Lemon balm tea possess anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiseptic properties. This drink may help address conditions like arthritis, headaches, infections, colds and flu
• Some plant compounds in lemon balm tea contain antioxidant and anxiolytic abilities that can cause a nerve-soothing effect and help alleviate anxiety, depression and stress
• Research has shown that lemon balm tea may also enhance your immune system, brain and heart health

 

@Lane - that's great advice. Hold some lemon balm tea in mouth for 10 seconds before swallowing. Do this with the entire cup of tea. Inflammation/infections properties often gather in the mouth.

 

Do you use the actual loose tea leaves or pre made tea bags? Is the taste ok? I’ve ordered the loose tea leaves, hoping it helps calm me some.

 

I use the loose tea leaves, and add about a half teaspoon of coconut oil and about 1/8 tsp of stevia. Actually tastes great--sweet lemony flavor.

 

Lemon will increase salvia in the mouth. Lemon is known to help inflammation/infection and loosen saliva gland stones quickly, but overuse of lemon juice (acid) for an extended period may cause tooth decay.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4701165/
https://forum.parkinson.org/topic/14888-can-lemon-decrease-or-increase-salivation-production/

 

I've only used lemon balm for hyperthyroidism ...