Lemon Balm Tincture (1 : 4) Lemon Balm (Melissae officinalis folium) tincture made from dried leaves What is Lemon Balm Tincture (Melissa officinalis)? You have probably encountered the enchanting fragrance of lemon balm before. Not without reason, this healing plant is often called “lemon balm” in popular language. But Melissa officinalis has far more to offer than its scent alone. In the Middle Ages, this plant was cultivated in nearly every monastery garden for its many uses. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, lemon balm thrives in warm, dry, and nutrient-rich soils. The plant can reach a height of up to 120 cm, producing delicate white blossoms. When cultivated, this hardy perennial adapts well to central Europe and can live up to 30 years depending on its environment. For our tincture, we exclusively use lemon balm leaves, following traditional practices. The leaves are harvested under strict quality standards, carefully dried, and extracted with alcohol to ensure that all valuable compounds are fully preserved and available in their purest form. A medicinal plant with a long tradition Lemon balm has been used in monastic medicine for centuries to address a wide range of complaints. Hildegard of Bingen wrote: “Its warmth touches the spleen and therefore gladdens the heart.” The medieval physician Arnaldus de Villanova prescribed lemon balm for depression and heart issues, while the famous physician Paracelsus praised it as “the best herb for the heart of all that the earth provides.” In traditional European folk medicine, Melissa officinalis has been successfully used for centuries. It is primarily applied in cases of digestive complaints, headaches, mood swings, toothache, earache, muscle and joint discomfort, sleep disorders, and stomach pain. Melissa officinalis contains valuable compounds such as: essential oils, bitter substances, tannins (including caffeic acid and rosmarinic acid), resins, flavonoids, glycosides, mucilage, saponins, thymol, and vitamin C. Lemon Balm Tincture without unnecessary additives This dietary supplement contains no artificial colors, no flavorings, no added sugar, no lactose, and no gluten. Lemon Balm Tincture Ingredients IngredientContent per maximum daily dose Lemon balm leaves, dried(Melissae officinalis folium) approx. 2000 mg Extraction solvent: Ethanol approx. 3.8 g Additionally contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple vinegar (less than 1%) and pure water. Lemon Balm Tincture Recommended Use The long-term intended daily dose is 260 drops (approx. 8 ml), best divided into four portions of about 65 drops each. Start with only 160 drops (approx. 4.9 ml) per day – or four times 40 drops – and gradually increase to the full daily dose over several days. Use the provided pipette to measure the drops. Notes Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet or a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. This tincture is naturally cloudy and must be shaken before use. Important: Contains 60% alcohol by volume. – Children from age 10 may safely take the same low daily maximum dose (according to recognized phytotherapy literature), provided the relatively low alcohol content is well tolerated. No side effects or contraindications are known (see also use as a culinary herb).