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If you want to speed up the process you can go for a heated infusion method using a double boiler. Place uncovered jar with lemon balm leaves and carrier oil in a double boiler. Let it simmer for 3-4 hours at a low temperature around 40 C (100 F). Monitor the level of water periodically so it won’t evaporate. By this gradual maceration in a water bath, you will be able to obtain the high quality lemon balm-infused oil. Fourth step
Taibi DM, Landis CA. Valerian and other cam botanicals in treatment of sleep disturbances. In: Complementary and Alternative Therapies and the Aging Population. Elsevier; 2009:57-81. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374228-5.00004-4 In a double boiler, put in the coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and almond oil. I simply like to use two saucepans, one being bigger than the other. I see many people use a glass Pyrex measuring cup and a saucepan. Both will work just fine.Weydert JA. Recurring abdominal pain in pediatrics. In: Integrative Medicine. Elsevier; 2018:457-465.e2. doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-35868-2.00045-1 Lemon balm is used as a calming herb, that soothes anxiety and helps to tone the nervous system. Not to be confused with herbs like chamomile and hops that help to promote sleep and rest, lemon balm is calming but also uplifting. It helps to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and lifting spirits. Perhaps this is also how it helps it’s cold sores which are caused by stress. It’s antiviral properties mean it also helps to prevent more cold sores from popping up.
Especially if you grow lemon balm in your garden and are trying to get rid of this really invasive herb. Please don’t. Just simple lemon balm tea promotes the healing of cold sores. Gently place soaked lemon balm tea bags on cold sores (3-5 times a day) to start the healing process. If you prefer something more sophisticated and effective you want to make a lemon balm lip balm.
Directions: Take a look at my Homemade Lavender & Orange Lotion Bars using similar ingredients! Lemon Lime Lip Balm Recipe Bruni O, Ferini-Strambi L, Giacomoni E, Pellegrino P. Herbal Remedies and Their Possible Effect on the GABAergic System and Sleep. Nutrients. 2021;13(2):530. doi:10.3390/nu13020530 Natural lip balms are amazing at protecting our lips and keeping them nourished, but do we do enough to protect them? The answer is, probably not enough.
That wonderful lemon balm has so many uses! And so now I start lemon balm from seed, place it in the garden, and happily harvest any extras that might pop up. Scholey A, Gibbs A, Neale C, et al. Anti-stress effects of lemon balm-containing foods. Nutrients. 2014;6(11):4805-4821. doi:10.3390/nu6114805 You will need to use a double boiler again to melt the beeswax first. Once melted add lemon balm infused oil and coconut oil and mix it into a homogeneous mixture under very low heat of 40 C (100F). Stir slowly and remove the mixture from the heat Fifth step After 2 weeks, thoroughly strain the oil with a soft cloth to get only pure oil with herbaceous substances.Bekut M, Brkić S, Kladar N, et al. Potential of selected Lamiaceae plants in anti(retro)viral therapy. Pharmacol Res. 2018;133:301-314. doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2017.12.016 While cold sores heal up and go away within 2 weeks on their own they are very inconvenient and painful. Sunflower oil is the hero ingredient; this ingredient is very moisturising, helping to prevent chapping, quench dryness and ease discomfort from tightness. Fill a sterilized jar ¼ to ½ of wilted lemon balm leaves. Pour over the carrier oil of your choice almost to the top. I used almond oil for this project but feel free to use any carrier oil such as jojoba oil, grapeseed oil or sunflower oil. Third step - Select an Infusion method
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