{"product_id":"lemon-balm-1-2-ppc","title":"Lemon Balm 1:2 (PPC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm is a gentle \u003cstrong data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003ecalming nervine, digestive aid, and antiviral herb\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eEurope and used in traditional medicine for over 2,000 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. It soothes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003eanxiety, restlessness, mild depression and stress-related insomnia\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also \u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1779\"\u003eeasing nausea, bloating, and IBS symptoms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its antiviral properties make it beneficial for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1887\"\u003ecold sores and viral infections\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it has mild thyroid-modulating effects, useful in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003eoveractive thyroid and stress-related endocrine imbalances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePPC Fresh Plant Tincture (FPT) range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Made from fresh plants and processed within hours of harvest (vs traditional extracts which are made from dried herbs)\u003cbr\u003e• Australian grown \u0026amp; 100% Certified organic by ACO\u003cbr\u003e• Full herb traceability and known provenance for all products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm has a documented medicinal history extending back to approximately 50 to 80 BC when it was traditionally thought of as a panacea herb. In the Middle Ages it was used internally as a sedative and, by the 17th century, English herbalist Culpeper claimed it could improve mood and stimulate clear thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelaxing nervine, anxiolytic, antidepressant, sedative, nootropic, nervine tonic, antimicrobial, antiviral, relaxing diaphoretic, febrifuge, carminative, aromatic digestant, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, antispasmodic, antioxidant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Anxiety, nervousness, stress, insomnia, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, tension headaches \u003cbr\u003e•    Improves cognitive function, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease \u003cbr\u003e•    Dyspepsia associated with anxiety or depressive states, diarrhoea, flatulence, bloating\u003cbr\u003e•    Menstrual cramping, muscle tension\u003cbr\u003e•    Colds and influenza, fever, viral infections (topically for cold sore and chicken pox treatment)\u003cbr\u003e•    Hyperthyroidism, Graves’ disease\u003cbr\u003e•    Radiation protection\u003cbr\u003e•    Heart disease, diabetes\u003cbr\u003e•    First aid for insect bites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome see the aromatic qualities of balm as being warming and in Ayurveda the sour taste is generally seen as warming. However, in Western herbalism, balm is often considered cooling and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety has not been scientifically established and is unknown. The tea beverage is considered safe in moderate amounts after the first trimester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims that lemon balm should be used cautiously in hypothyroidism are based on in vitro studies which cannot be extrapolated to human use. Human studies are needed to fully understand the implications of lemon balm in people with hypothyroidism. Monitor the use of lemon balm in these people. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution with alcohol, barbiturates and central nervous system depressants. Monitor with antidiabetic drugs and thyroid hormones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. John's Wort, Lavender, Oats Seed, Rhodiola, Rosemary, Vervain, Gotu Kola, Lime Flowers, Passion Flower, Scullcap, Magnolia, Bacopa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PPC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605850939588,"sku":"Melissa officinalis (Organic) (Fresh)","price":0.19,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/PPCFPT500mLBottleBlanksm.jpg?v=1745899810","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/lemon-balm-1-2-ppc","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}