{"title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon balm, a fragrant herb with a citrusy aroma, has been used for centuries for its potential health benefits. Here at Baldwins, we offer high-quality dried lemon balm to help you experience its calming properties.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baldwins-balm-herb-mellisa-officinalis","title":"Baldwins Balm Herb ( Mellisa Officinalis )","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa Officinalis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lemon balm plant originated in southern Europe and is now found throughout the world. The lemony smell and pretty white flowers of the plant have led to its widespread cultivation in gardens. The leaves, stems, and flowers of lemon balm are used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baldwins","offers":[{"title":"Baldwins Balm Herb 25g","offer_id":61733493178698,"sku":"HEBALM25","price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Balm Herb 100g","offer_id":61733493211466,"sku":"HEBALM100","price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Balm Herb 250g","offer_id":61733493244234,"sku":"HEBALM250","price":16.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Balm Herb 500g","offer_id":61733493277002,"sku":"HEBALM500","price":24.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8537\/5818\/files\/BALM_LEM_O_79992f84-b7b0-40dc-b808-fb85fff0cd16.jpg?v=1782918422"},{"product_id":"baldwins-organic-balm-herb-melissa-officinalis","title":"Baldwins Organic Balm Herb ( Melissa Officinalis )","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa Officinalis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lemon balm plant originated in southern Europe and is now found throughout the world. The lemony smell and pretty white flowers of the plant have led to its widespread cultivation in gardens. The leaves, stems, and flowers of lemon balm are used medicinally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terpenes, part of the pleasant smelling volatile oil from lemon balm, are thought to produce this herb’s relaxing and wind-relieving (carminative) effects. Flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other compounds appear to be responsible for lemon balm’s anti-herpes and thyroid-regulating actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest tube studies have found that lemon balm blocks attachment of antibodies to the thyroid cells that cause Grave’s disease (hyperthyroidism).  \u003cbr\u003e\nThe brain’s signal to the thyroid (thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) is also blocked from further stimulating the excessively active thyroid gland in this disease. However, clinical trials proving lemon balm’s effectiveness in treating Grave’s disease are lacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne small preliminary trial studying sleep quality compared the effect of a combination product containing an extract of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and an extract of valerian root with that of the sleeping drug triazolam (Halcion). The effectiveness of the herbal combination was similar to that of Halcion, as determined by the ability to fall asleep and the quality of sleep.  Another trial also found that the same combination of valerian and lemon balm, taken over a two-week period, is effective in improving quality of sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to double-blind research, topical use of a concentrated lemon balm extract speeds healing time of herpes simplex virus sores (cold sores) on the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baldwins","offers":[{"title":"Baldwins Organic Balm Herb 25g","offer_id":61740445630794,"sku":"OHBALM25","price":3.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Organic Balm Herb 100g","offer_id":61740445663562,"sku":"OHBALM100","price":10.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Organic Balm Herb 250g","offer_id":61740445696330,"sku":"OHBALM250","price":23.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baldwins Organic Balm Herb 500g","offer_id":61740445729098,"sku":"OHBALM500","price":39.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8537\/5818\/files\/BALM_LEM_O.jpg?v=1782919125"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/8537\/5818\/collections\/Lemon_Balm.jpg?v=1780589832","url":"https:\/\/www.baldwins.co.uk\/collections\/lemon-balm.oembed","provider":"G. Baldwin \u0026 Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}