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Herbal Wisdom:  uses for lemon balm  |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 08:04:32 AM
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| I'm growing some lovely and fragrant lemon balm and are wondering how others use this herb. Thanks, Suzanne |
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knittingmomma
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Tonya
Vermont
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Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 08:12:35 AM
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Hi,
I have been drying mine to use as tea this winter. I am interested, too, to learn what others use it for.
Warm wishes,
Tonya
Simple Living, Homesteading Mom of 6
http://plainandjoyfulliving.blogspot.com |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 08:20:51 AM
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| Thanks Tonya. I'll be sure to make some tea. Suzanne |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 10:15:15 AM
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Yes, it makes a good, relaxing tea. Also, if you rub the lemon balm leaves on your skin, it's a natural bug repellant.
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 10:18:24 AM
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| Thanks for the bug repellant idea. I like the Bend area of Oregon. Suzanne |
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Mama Jewel
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Jewel
Sweet Peas Farmette,
Bend, OR
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 9:25:30 PM
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Thanks, Suzanne  Love having all the nature around. Growing things are a bit tricky, but herbs do well here, thankfully
Farm Girl Sister #1683 Living Simply & Naturally on our lil Sweet Peas Farmette
"Do Everything in Love." 1 Cor 14
http://www.piecemama.etsy.com |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2010 : 06:09:40 AM
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| My herbs, especially oregano and the lemon balm, are now growing quite well. Suzanne |
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Melina
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Melina
USA
435 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2010 : 09:17:02 AM
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The tea is especially good for nasal congestion during cold and allergy season.
The morning breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.
Rumi |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2010 : 1:07:22 PM
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Melina, Rumi is one of my favorites, and that quotation is perfect. I'm an early morning person.
I will try the tea for both colds and allergies -- more allergies this time of year. Suzanne |
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
151 Posts
Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 09:42:44 AM
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| In my herb garden in New Jersey I had an abundance of lemon balm. I used to pick bunches of it to stuff inside the cavity of chickens as they were roasting. Lemon scented chicken - mmmm! |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 12:50:46 PM
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If you have rabbits you can feed it to them because apparently they love it. So much so that every time my lemon balm gets nice a full and bushy it gets munched down to nubs by the wild bunnies LOL!
I made this wonderful ice cream with it once. http://hungryoyster.blogspot.com/2009/07/lemon-balm-ice-cream.html
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2010 : 7:29:34 PM
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MMM, ice cream is a favorite. I'll have to check out the recipe. I think my cat deters the rabbits.
The chicken sounds wonderful too. I'll have to add more to my garden next year. I'm loving all of these good ideas. Thank you. Suzanne |
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ramonaj
True Blue Farmgirl
118 Posts
rhonda
gibsons
british columbia
Canada
118 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 07:51:22 AM
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besides tea, I make an oil and a tincture out of it (I have a lot) then either use them separately or put them together to make cream. i'll send the recipe to anyone who wants it.
happiness to all sentient beings |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 08:05:22 AM
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Rhonda, I'd love that recipe :)
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 7:39:24 PM
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| I'd love the recipe too. Suzanne |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2010 : 1:21:14 PM
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I would love the recipe too. Thankyou. Just harvested some today along with chamomile, oregano, lemon verbena, catnip, chocolate mint and sage.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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shunger
True Blue Farmgirl
224 Posts
Suzanne
Helena
MT
USA
224 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2010 : 7:24:01 PM
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| I'll be drying sage, chocolate ming, and oregano and basil soon. I dried some of the lemon balm and was disappointed in the result -- not very lemonny. I'll try again. I did it after a rain, maybe I should have waited. Suzanne |
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Leilaht
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Elizabeth
Highland
MI
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2010 : 05:13:12 AM
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Lemon balm is an acceptable substitute for lemon grass in thai recipes. I like asain food and lemon grass won't winter over here in MI. It is good in smoothies too. It is good on fish too. I used to have a lot, but we moved. A pot on the porch will keep the skeeters away too. Used to keep one growing on the porch so hubby didn't get his ankles bit while he smoked. When it grows out into the grass, (it will unless it is contained) it smells good when you mow.
Liz
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25 |
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andwhathaveya
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Tiffany
Beckley
WV
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 04:08:14 AM
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My mom and I just dried a bunch of lemon balm. Know any good tea recipes?
Farmgirl #3468 |
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LinB52
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Lin
Tecumseh
MI
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 5:19:44 PM
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If u want a plant that's really lemony..try planting Lemon Verbena
i just cut mine and it's drying...it's a perennial too
God Bless the USA!!! |
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LinB52
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Lin
Tecumseh
MI
USA
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Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 04:15:33 AM
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Lemon Balm Sun Tea
(with fresh or dried leaf)
1 heaping tablespoon of dried leaves or
2 tablespoons of fresh leaves for each cup water
Place lemon balm and cool water in covered jar in the sun for a few hours
Strain add honey and, or lemon
Add mint for a refreshing lemony mint tea
God Bless the USA!!! |
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LinB52
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Lin
Tecumseh
MI
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2011 : 04:18:20 AM
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Basic Lemon-balm Tea Recipe
Pour a generous cup of freshly boiled water over 1-2 teaspoons of dried lemon-balm leaves and steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Keep the leaves covered to prevent most of the essential oils from escaping.
Lemon Balm on Ice
Makes 10 cups.
10 sprigs fresh lemon balm, including stems, leaves and flowers
8 sprigs fresh orange mint
5 sprigs fresh apple mint
Gently fold the herbs into a large bowl to lightly "bruise" them. Pour 5 cups boiling water over the herbs and allow to steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain into a serving pitcher and add 5 cups cold water and ice. Add sugar to taste. Garnish with fresh lemon balm leaves if desired.
God Bless the USA!!! |
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Relientkrazy
Farmgirl in Training
32 Posts
Connie Jo
Portland
OR
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2011 : 10:28:12 PM
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The tea recipes sound quite nice! I have lemon balm given to me by a friend and now it is literally taking over! It is very invasive. Maybe if I start harvesting it more it will help!
Thanks for the ideas!
Connie Jo
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
974 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2011 : 08:19:27 AM
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i have a large container of it growing next to my front porch. thanks for the recipes for the tea. I had asked about lemon Balm in another topic...now i have what I asked for
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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