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LEMON BALM

Melissa Officinalis 

Sedative, relaxing, digestive properties.  A potent remedy for stomachaches and other stress related conditions.  Drink as a tea for nervous anxiety, depression, tension headaches & indigestion.  Antiviral and Antibacterial - Apply externally for sores, skin irritations, insect bites & stings.  Relieves menstrual cramps, toothaches & neuralgia.  Known to reduce the frequency of herpes outbreaks, apply to treat chicken pox, shingles & herpes simplex virus.