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Recipe

Lemon balm honey

Herb:
Melissa officinalis Melissa officinalis
Plant part:
Leaf

About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Layer dried or finely chopped fresh lemon balm with runny honey in a clean jar (about 1 : 2 herb to honey by mass).
  2. Press gently so honey surrounds the leaves, then close the lid.
  3. Macerate 2–3 weeks in a warm shady spot, strain through cloth, and store sealed.

Extraction

Herb:
poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
Solvent:
mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
Shelf life:
po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
Target compounds:
orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, čase řezu a poměrech

Notes

Maceration takes weeks; if you have diabetes, dilute honey or omit.

Why it works

Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.

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Melissa officinalisHerb card

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