This soothing lemon balm tea will help you relax, sleep better at night, reduce menstrual pain, stress, and make you feel calmer. This tea is also packed with antioxidants and when consumed long-term can help regulate hormone levels. Make sure to also read about the common side effects of lemon balm below.

What Is Lemon Balm Tea

Lemon balm tea is a tea made from dried lemon balm leaves, an herbal plant that looks a lot like mint but taste like both lemon and mint. You can make this tea by picking, drying, and brewing the leaves or by simply boiling a few tablespoons of dried lemon balm and mixing in some raw honey and lemon juice.

Benefits Of Lemon Balm Tea

Drinking lemon balm tea may helps sooth, relax, and calm you. Studies show that drinking lemon balm tea in the evening or before bedtime may help you sleep better at night. Lemon balm also contains antioxidants and phytochemicals that helps improve brain health and mood.

Other research suggest that taking lemon balm supplements or drinking lemon balm tea long-term may help regulate hormone levels in those with hyperthyroidism. Finally, lemon balm has an antispasmodic effect so it may help reduce menstrual pain.

Lemon Balm Tea Recipe

Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes

• 1 teaspoon of dried lemon balm tea leaves
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey
• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
• 2 lemon slices (to garnish)

How To Make Lemon Balm Tea

Start by boiling the water and add in the tea, cut off the heat, cover and let it steep for 7-10 minutes. Strain into a teacup or a mug, stir in the honey, lemon juice, garnish with lemon slices and enjoy while still warm. 

Nutrition Facts

This tea has | 36 calories | 0.1g total fat | 0.1g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 6mg sodium | 9g total carbs | 0.1g dietary fiber | 8.9g total sugars | 0.2g protein | 5mg calcium | 1025mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.

Side Effects Of Lemon Balm Tea

Drinking lemon balm tea is usually safe for healthy adults and does not cause side effects. With that being said, if you are on thyroid medications, make sure to consult your doctor before adding this tea to your diet. Also, do not drink this tea while taking sedatives, while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Conclusion

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