Recipe
Lemon balm leaf tea
- Herb:
- Lemon balm Melissa officinalis
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 12 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Put 1–2 teaspoons of dried lemon balm or a handful of washed, chopped fresh leaves in a cup. This is a culinary proportion, not a medicinal dose.
- Pour over about 250 ml freshly boiling drinking water and cover.
- Steep for 8–12 minutes, strain and drink freshly prepared once comfortably cool. Do not leave prepared tea standing for several hours.
Extraction
- Water:
- 250 ml
- Pour temperature:
- 100 °C
- Steep:
- 8–12 min
Notes
Not a substitute for professional care for anxiety or for treatment with prescribed medicines.
Why it works
EMA assesses traditional medicinal use of specified leaf preparations, including tea; this does not establish efficacy of this homemade recipe. BfR recommends boiling water and at least 5 minutes of steeping for herbal teas on hygiene grounds.
Related
Lemon balm — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail