Easy Lemon Balm Lip Balm Recipe (lip salve for cold sores)

[@tommy-ij9nd]

I would like to add that for cold sores I have found that grinding up licorice root in an old blade type coffee grinder and then mixing that powder with some olive oil in a mortal and pestle and grinding til the cows come home…add that to rewarmed purchased lip balm or mix it with your lemon balm creation. I have not had a full blown cold sore since I started doing this 6 years ago.

[@poppybean7807]

I love that you rinse outside so any insects get a better chance to survive

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

Lmao ok

[@High_Fifty]

Makes sense under a outdoor tap cause home grown is messy!

[@bee7549]

Yes, that is the sweetest thing ❤

[@jodiatkinson9552]

I am so happy that I found this tutorial! Years ago, a dear friend gifted me a lemon balm plant that I placed beside my house. I had no idea how easily and quickly it would spread! I have been pulling it out of nearby flower beds for years to try to keep it contained to that one bed beside my house. This year, I decided to give in to it and let it spread...and learn how to use it. At this moment, the lemon balm that I harvested this morning is dehydrating, and today I will begin the process of making lemon balm lip balm! Thank you so much for taking the time to create videos like this one!

[@Lovelygreens]

You are most welcome 💚 And yes, it's a speader! From both roots and seeds.

[@lilolmecj]

This plant is crazy invasive! Mine is growing all around between my raised beds. Any that gets inside the raised bed gets pulled out immediately. I don’t love the smell of it fresh, but it tastes completely different dried. It pushed out all my other varieties of mint. The bees love it.

[@witcherwoo8938]

Anything that helps our beautiful bees....❤

[@CharP1960]

I started one in a 3 inch pot, and now it's big. I didn't know what to do with it but to enjoy its smell. Thank you.

[@Lovelygreens]

You're welcome!

[@i8dpie]

Can't wait to make this. I grow lemon balm in my community garden and the leaves are huge right now. I wash it outside as well, shake it, leave on a few paper towels under the rear window of my car for 1-2 days-depending on the weather. I dry mint this way too-no need for a dehydrator and the car smells nice.

[@countrylife8853]

In a few years it will spread every where

[@eileenbartnick7202]

I have learned how much lemon balm likes to spread, too! Thank you for sharing!! Great idea for gift giving, too! I cannot tell you how much I absolutely love your green tomato chutney!! I made several batches last year and gave as Christmas gifts to my family. So delicious!! I purchased your book last year. It is such a beautiful book and sits on my coffee table for my guests to enjoy, too! Happy gardening and have a wonderful day!

[@Lovelygreens]

Everything about this makes me incredibly happy! Thank you, Eileen 💚

[@PamWarwick]

I ordered your book and can’t wait to get it. I’m growing some lemon balm, calendula and chamomile and plan to make lotion and salves from these.

[@Lovelygreens]

Brilliant 👏

[@lauriewhitley1794]

Just got your book yesterday. It is amazing

[@Lovelygreens]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@carolngan8669]

I have just started following this channel. Found the instructions are very clear and useful. Thank you!

[@Lovelygreens]

You're welcome, Carol

[@niyyahhandcrafted]

Love this recipe! I’ve been following you for years and I should say thank you! Your soap was one of the first recipes I’ve ever tried and your tutorials are so helpful.

[@jacquibuckley6015]

Tanya, you are an angel. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe. ❤❤

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome!

[@tinkerbethels]

love this - I'm working on a Native bush tucker garden with our youth group but wanted to show them, things we can make with the produce.

[@NaturalElicia]

Great video and love your time in showing the process :) Good day and God Bless~

[@elizabethananda930]

I thought i'd give this a try, looks amazing. Are you quite sure about adding a few drops of lemon balm essential oil? Just in case it gets in my mouth? Thank you.

[@Lovelygreens]

Yes, it's fine. Natural peppermint lip balm is made with essential oil, too :)

[@mistyrosemarie]

I made this lip balm and everyone including me loves it! I purchased your book and it is great! I’m going to put in a spiral herb garden this Spring.

[@Lovelygreens]

I'm incredibly pleased on all counts 💚 🙂 I made a video showing how to build the herb spiral in the book, if you need any help building it.

[@mistyrosemarie]

@@Lovelygreens Thanks. I did watch the video as well! I’m zone 6 U.S.A Pennsylvania so it’s still Winter here but I can’t wait until Spring to get started!

[@andreadybvik]

Learned so much! Can't wait to try! 💛 Thank you!

[@Lovelygreens]

My pleasure 😊

[@AlexanderAMY]

Thanks for sharing so many homemade things with us xx ❤

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome 💚

[@geemoney7529]

Can you dehydrate them in the oven?

[@Lovelygreens]

Yes, but keep the temperature at its lowest and prop the door open with a potholder so that moisture can escape.

[@badounsrey]

Can you use lemon balm that is flowering???

[@Lovelygreens]

Herbs are at their strongest just as the first flowers are beginning to bloom - so, yes :)

[@barbaraasquasciati4006]

Buongiorno, sono capitata qui per "caso"...faccio anch'io il balsamo labbra, proverò con la Melissa che adoro, grazie per l'idea, un "consiglio" : se aggiungi un po' di olio di ricino biologico e un po' di burro di Karite si ottiene un ricco, nutriente e lucido burro labbra!

[@Lovelygreens]

Agree 💚 Castor oil makes an excellent lip gloss!

[@boop7313]

Love seeing a recipe video from you! It's always such wonderful simple natural recipes from the garden. Thanks for that and I really enjoyed your book, I bought a copy.

[@Lovelygreens]

You're welcome and I hope that you enjoy my book! 💚

[@diannellyfetalvero4893]

@@Lovelygreens how to order your book I am from Odiongan Romblon Philippines

[@boop7313]

Love your book!@@Lovelygreens

[@katiecrosby1187]

What a wonderful recipe! I just bought your Kindle edition of A Woman’s Garden and can’t wait to delve into it! I’ve also subscribed to your channel! 😊

[@Lovelygreens]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@bonnieweeks7601]

I made the mistake of growing lemon balm. It's sneaky and shows up everywhere. Bit of a pain. It's trying to threaten my rosemary but she holds her own.

[@Lovelygreens]

It can really be a thug!

[@bonnieweeks7601]

No offense, but who is Drobalar?

[@rissaaliya95]

Fantastic video! Thank you, I plan on using this recipe to make my mom a lip balm. 😊

[@suelizzi1764]

thanks so much for your excellent video and information and calm approach!

[@a1hindes]

So fun to watch this with your book in hand! ~Cheers, Audrey

[@adinamarica1867]

Hi! I love your videos and I find this one very interesting. But I have a question : how come this infused oil doesn't develop Clostridium botulinum bacteria? I know this happens when we store things in oil. Is it because the plants are dry?

[@Lovelygreens]

That's right! Infusing fresh herbs in oil can lead to botulism, but dried herbs are safe since the spores need moisture to live.

[@audreystar4868]

Been following you for years. I love your channel. Where can I purchase your book?

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you 🙂 You can find it on Amazon, various other online booksellers, and even some physical booksellers. I list some here lovelygreens.com/a-womans-garden-grow-beautiful-plants-and-make-useful-things/

[@MegaFairandsquare]

Hi Tanya, After watching your video, I went to Lowes the next day and bought the Lemon balm seeds. They are just sprouting as I plan to use in soap and homemade laundry liquid. I don’t want to sound impatient, but how long before I can get a harvest? 😂

[@KanadadaYasam]

You should send some of them to your followers!!!! I love it!!!!❤❤

[@martinathomas814]

Oh my gosh, such a great idea. I have Lemon Balm coming up in all corners!

[@pollyjohnstone9473]

Thanks for sharing lovely

[@Gwing7061]

Just found your channel , thank you so much for this recipe x

[@Lovelygreens]

You are so welcome! Glad to have you here :)

[@poodlepup1]

good morning from Australia.. just found your channel ... I have a huge amount of lemon balm growing... oopps did not know how much it spreads around.... and did not really know what to do with it.. but thought it help in my vegie patch with in sects... I am sorry I do not have your book it looks wonderful, but thank you for the recipe.. I would like to make the balm for xmas presents for my daughter x

[@wilmarainwater5333]

Many thanks!

[@patriciaboatman8423]

Love lemon balm. Do you have a link to the steel tins please?

[@suesparkledimndart4309]

Hi thanks for the video .What essential oils would you use please 😊

[@witcherwoo8938]

Have you a link to the stainless steel lip balm pots and the vegan wax please? Love your videos..they leave me with a fresh and uplifting feeling so thanks for that!

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you so much 💓 There are links to ingredients and equipment, including the pots, over here lovelygreens.com/cold-sore-lip-balm-recipe-lemon-balm/

[@lindaswedenlifestyle]

Wow thank you for sharing this leaves lemon balm👏👌❤️

[@Lovelygreens]

My pleasure 🙂

[@ninemoonplanet]

Lemon balm is a family favourite just for the fragrance. It certainly does spread everywhere unless it is contained. Unfortunately someone let it go and it's everywhere in the gardens. I love it dried in tisane (herbal infusion frequently misnamed 'tea"). I think I will give the balm a go.

[@Lovelygreens]

You certainly seem to have enough! 😍 Have fun making use of your romping lemon balm - the lip balm makes great gifts, too 💚

[@fatoldsun22]

What sub can you do for essential oil ? Lemon?

[@Lovelygreens]

You can leave it out or substitute with organic peppermint essential oil.

[@fatoldsun22]

thank you @@Lovelygreens

[@CoralJoyTravel]

I’m a new follower and subscriber, just found your channel and I’m so happy I did! This looks so wonderful. I don’t have lemon balm, but I’m going to plant some now!

[@Lovelygreens]

Welcome and have a great time planting your lemon balm 💚

[@alexhintley9067]

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[@cherrylicious8772]

this is awsome, my lemon balm has struggled since moving it into a pot. like it died. then i planted more seeds nothing happnd. sigh. i have to grow in pots now. i cant dig. any tips?- so i was growing it to make this tea. in a teapot, i put fresh lemon cut into slices- skin and all, lemon thyme lemon balm, some fresh ginger, i think that was all. its been a while since i made this, since my lemon balm isnt producing. i prefur to drink this tea cold but one can drink it hot. was great for my lungs.

[@rebeccaketner816]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@bennybodash855]

I just found your channel. Loved your video, thank you!

[@witcherwoo8938]

What dehydrator do you use? Its a lot sturdier than mine which is plastic, fragile and been mended many times.looking for a new one.lemon balm has gone made in my 1st year of growing..just mad! Thanks!

[@Lovelygreens]

It's a Stockli model, but it's older - I bought it 12 years ago!

[@witcherwoo8938]

@@Lovelygreens wow!

[@shalimarlittle8374]

Lovely video.

[@irishcottagerenovation9900]

Simple and brilliant. Thank you will definitely give this a try. Lip balm is so important as a gardener i am always exposed to the elements and lips dry up. Any tips for winter fingers that split from working outside?

[@joycewillis6751]

Hi I would love to have your book ? How do I get it please😊

[@Lovelygreens]

Thanks :) there are links in the video description or you can look on your favourite online bookseller for A Woman's Garden by Tanya Anderson

[@Ccal488]

Could I use apple mint instead of lemon balm for this recipe? I have a lot of that growing right now lol

[@Beatngu23]

What are all the measurements? This is great!

[@samanthab6668]

Love your book....it's awesome!

[@Lovelygreens]

Thanks so much!

[@malindadenlinger882]

Can I just air dry? I don’t have a food dehydrator

[@leslievm7221]

Is it possible to skip the drying process and just use fresh lemon balm?

[@Lovelygreens]

No, lemon balm is too wet as a leafy herb. That water will get into the oil and can cause all kinds of issues. Early rancidification of the oils and an unpleasant flavor in your lip balm. It can also create enough habitat for microbes to grow.

[@temperancetalley]

Does anyone know which dehydrator she uses?? I would love to put it on my Christmas List this year but I really don't know which brand to get. And I like the one she uses.

[@Lovelygreens]

It's an older Stockli model :)

[@CristinaTobosaru-np3kk]

Multumesc mult numai bine vă doresc felicitări

[@sharonrowland3041]

Can you use coconut oil instead of wax?

[@siouxsiesiouxwilson7247]

I've got lots Growing too x Might have a go at this x

[@johnking-ht5ez]

Nice one Tanya. Thanks

[@Lovelygreens]

Many thanks, John!

[@adielbarrera9848]

Really enjoying your channel.

[@cybill28]

Don't bother drying the leaves as plenty of the powerful essential oils will evaporate. Macerate them fresh to get them into your salve

[@Lovelygreens]

Please don't do this. The water content in the leaves can speed up the rancidification of the oils and create habitat for microbes to grow.

[@cybill28]

@@Lovelygreens True, you need to check that the plant matter stays below the surface and shake it daily. I also tend to let it sit for a couple of hours before I put it in the oil to macerate. Lemon bald leaves do not tend to include to much moisture though. I understand where you are coming from but being vigilant I never experienced any problems

[@magentamagenta1274]

@cybill28 Dried herbs have more potency than fresh as they become concentrated. The moisture content in fresh herbs is higher and the flavour more delicate than dried. I dry herbs in my dehydrator on a low temperature for edible and topical use or air dry inside or outside in warm weather.

[@katrinadavenport4550]

What kind of essential oil is all essential 100 pure

[@charlottedunne3418]

So do you have to use a dehydrator to make this balm? Any other alternatives?

[@grimwulf8547]

thank you.

[@coffeerocks4764]

This looks like a great recipe. Thank you! I've been looking for stainless steel lip balm pots, but haven't found any. Where did you get yours?

[@victoriabecraft6166]

I purchased a stainless steel dog dish that fits inside one of my pans. I only use it for making salves and things...never for the dog.🙂

[@KarrenAnn]

Thank you 🙏

[@jackie9068]

Thank you

[@virginiagirip8758]

Thank you !

[@Lovelygreens]

My pleasure!

[@inasmal3996]

This really works

[@ulrikatuvebrant]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@sophmeister-aussiegamergal1183]

I am about to make this today! However I am going to try it with my lime balm, not lemon. I’m excited. I do have a question which may seem obvious - but why dry the leaves? Why not stick them in the oil fresh? Will the leaves go yucky and not hold up? I’m curious. Drying my lime balm now. I love this video!

[@Lovelygreens]

Three reasons - the leaves can mold and introduce microbes into the oil, possibly passing them on to your skin and mouth. Second, fresh leaves may have botulism spores on them, which, again, could pass into the oil and to your mouth as a lip product. Drying leaves kills off microbes on fresh leaves. Third, a tiny amount of water from fresh leaves passes into oil if they're infused together. This moisture speeds up the oxidization process, making any leftover infused oil spoil quicker. Water = rancid oil.

[@sophmeister-aussiegamergal1183]

@@Lovelygreens thank you very much for your response and helping me learn ☺️ I wonder could this recipe be used with many different herbs? I’m thinking a chocolate mint 🤔

[@allinonegardenandkitchen435]

Thanks for sharing

[@lyndikierans5972]

Do you have a link for your book for Ireland ?

[@Plotonthehill]

Great idea. Going to try this. X

[@AAHomeGardening]

Lovely, thank you

[@annlockey8552]

Thank you i ordered your book x

[@Lovelygreens]

You're welcome and I hope you enjoy it!

[@sean2val]

awesome going to give this a go thank you

[@Lovelygreens]

Have fun!

[@jocollins9036]

Can you use fresh lemon balm leaves not dried?

[@sunnyjoy229]

Will glass jar break if hot oil balm recepie is poured into it?

[@Lovelygreens]

It depends on the glass and how hot the liquid oils are. I pour balm into Mason jars all the time though!

[@anvangheluwe4049]

Hello Tanya, I just discovered your you tube channel and went straight to your website. It is all looking marvellous! I just had a question about the beeswax. I have leftover (clean)beeswax from encaustic painting. Do you think I could use that? Thanks to you I am now considering buying a dehydrator, which one do you use or what would you recommend? Thank you for your beautiful website and videos! And you live in my favorite part of the world also! Greetings from France

[@jclaypool66]

Do you have a preferred carrier oil for lip balm...for cold sores? Also, can I use a bit of lemon essential oil in the recipe? My lemon balm is coming back in force this year and I am so excited to try this!!

[@Lovelygreens]

A liquid carrier oil of your choice will work, but my favourite is sweet almond oil. Probably leave the lemon essential oil out if you're using the balm for cold sores, but a drop per tin of lip balm would be fine for "flavoring" normal lip balm. Organic essential oil is best for lip balm 💚

[@hekayat2731]

Very nice sharing

[@potagermalo]

Coucou 👋🏻 👋🏻 👋🏻 Formidable partage bravo 😊😊😊 A bientôt

[@Lovelygreens]

Merci 💚

[@potagermalo]

@@Lovelygreens de rien 😊

[@RootandElevate]

Hi! Can I do fresh Lemon Balm? Without dehydrating ?

[@Lovelygreens]

No, that's not an option for this recipe. Infused oils made with fresh leaves shouldn't be used in lip care recipes. There's a chance of botulism spores being on the leaves and then growing in the oil. There's no chance of that happening with dried leaves, though.

[@theblissfullone]

Excellent video! 🌷 Thanks for sharing. What kind of olive oil do you use? How long should you let it sit in the cheese cloth and strainer before squeezing it out ?

[@Lovelygreens]

Use your favourite olive oil, but I use a good extra virgin olive oil that has at least a year left on its expiration date. As for straining and squeezing, I squeeze when the majority of the oil has already passed through.

[@theblissfullone]

@@Lovelygreens Tusind tak! 🌷(a thousand thank yous)

[@dtgirl5320]

Hi, where do you buy stainless steel jar? Cannot find them. Thank you ❤️

[@bulut289]

Lütfen videolarına türkçe altyazı da ekleyebilir misin ?

[@Lovelygreens]

Ooh...I'm not sure how to do that.

[@evitacastor1593]

Thank you so much for this informative tutorial. How much beeswax to use and do I melt it the same way…double boiler. Thank you

[@Lovelygreens]

You can use the same amount, and yes, use the double boiler. Beeswax, in particular, should always be melted using one since it has a high melting point and is also highly flammable.

[@candiwallace6605]

An Ahmazing herb❣🌱🥰

[@dn744]

I shared this 3 times 😊

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you!

[@dn744]

@@Lovelygreens excellent idea 💡

[@JoanaPontes-fy9go]

Hi Tanya! Lovely videos with simple-to-follow explanations! Could you tell me, what is the brand of your food dehydrator? Thank you! :)

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you, and I'm glad that you enjoyed it! It's a Stockli branded food dehydrator, but it's old, and I'm not sure if it's around any longer.

[@danielpamphilion2875]

The best way is to put fresh leaves into warm oil and blend them and sieve off the oil ,this process can be done in ten minutes and the oil will be so super fragrant !!

[@countrylife8853]

Like put in an electric blender ?

[@Lovelygreens]

That's very dangerous for oils created for edible recipes and lip care. Fresh leaves in oil can contain botulism spores that grow in the moisture left in the oil! Please use dried leaves.

[@Lovelygreens]

Please do not do this. It's poor and dangerous advice for lip care recipes. Please read my other comment.

[@danielpamphilion2875]

The hot oil kills off any bad things ,drying will not kill botulism spores ,I've been doing this for 25 years sweetie ,never had a bad oil batch EVER

[@doreen917]

Can you use freeze dried herbs in your recipes?

[@Lovelygreens]

Good question! I have no idea! I've never worked with freeze-dried herbs before and have never heard of anyone else using them in herbalism either. Why would you want to do this?

[@countrylife8853]

You definitely should be able to . It keeps way more nutrition in then any other form of drying, and since it's the moisture she is worried about If i had a freezedryer that would definitely be what I'd use 100%

[@pageabadie3751]

I do have your book, love it. Would it be ok to freeze dry the lemon balm leaves?

[@Lovelygreens]

Sure!

[@rebekahgraham6048]

Do you have ingredient list please

[@Lovelygreens]

See the video text description

[@elisamarro7356]

Do u have any salve or cream recipes for psoriasis and comfrey. Thanks elisa

[@Lovelygreens]

Look for my neem balm recipe - it's in the beauty playlist on my channel page :)

[@karenmetcalfe4557]

Can I dry the leaves in my microwave or oven?

[@countrylife8853]

Microwave would kill the nutrition

[@adisandik2352]

big love from lombokisland indonesia

[@KatieLazarova]

Love your channel and already made a few recipes ❤