Lemon Balm | Herb of the ages | Yarrow and Terry Willard

Learn about the many uses of Lemon Balm from the "Herbal Jedi" Yarrow Willard and his Father Clinical Herbalist Dr. Terry Willard
Lemon Balm is a powerful herb that has been used for thousands of years, with a rich history of calming, uplifting, strengthening and even creating alchemical transformations for those who use it.
At Harmonic Arts we have Lemon Balm in many forms as well as part of a number of tincture and tea blends.
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[@stephanieoliva4865]

I thank the Lord God Almighty who created such wonderful plant's for us ! All the glory and honor to Him which gives the plant's life! He is worthy to be praised!

[@jeanneamato5525]

In Greek Melissa means bee. The early bee keepers would rub this on their hives to keep bees healthy and happy and coming back

[@DeperiviAnimae]

It has a compound in it that makes it smell just like the queen bee, which keeps the bees feeling secure. Also can be used to lure a swarm of queenless bees into a new hive (if you have a captive queen with no swarm.)

[@cizumtac7240]

Oh sweet Melissa, she's a dear friend to me in times of stress, she holds my hand as she reassures me that this too shall pass 😊

[@tomnautilus]

Lemon balm is the one herb ive ever taken that actually had strong anti anxiety soothing effects that can be felt instantly. I take it every night since. I'm not sure why, but it has a really strong effect on me.

[@ddgamble2199]

I have just discovered you, and what a blessing. Lemon balm is one of my favorite plants, I have a lovely, large plot in my garden. I am also a beekeeper. I saw someone strip the leaves off of herbs by running the stems through a colander. Zip, all done. The stems are also very good for using on the grill with fish or vegetables to give it a lovely Smoky flavor. On a sad note, I find the music very distracting, and at times I can't quite understand what you're saying because of the music overlay. I would rather hear you and the natural sounds around you than the music.

[@ginajonson8796]

lemon balm scent is so uplifting and calming

[@manwithbeers]

Another good one. last summer I was working in the garden and got stung on a finger by a wasp. It started burning right away of course but I walked over to the lemon balm plant and grabbed a leaf, mashed it up between my fingers and rubbed it on the sting. The pain dissipated immediately and there never was any swelling. Thank you Lemon Balm.

[@Aisstee1]

wonderful to know, thank you for the tip. i had the same experience but i turned to plantain.

[@JohnMoore-qv4vn]

@@Aisstee1 Plantain is also useful to relieve stinging nettle. In the PNW it is usually growing somewhere near the nettle patch.

[@MarieBiere]

I always put mud on mine! I'll try it too!

[@heinrichliebermann5123]

True we use Plantago minor for that reason often in germany too !! Greetings

[@happybirdsduckhouse2819]

if you have a raw onion on hand it will do the same. Just scrape some of the inner flesh with some juices and put it on the sting for a few minutes. works like a charm!

[@jefflanton5617]

This has been the most effective herb for my social anxiety and you're so right it does make you super talkative and open to people

[@SkotColacicco]

Lemon Balm is always on my top list of herbs for any permaculture garden. I like to put it a little in the way, like in paths, so that people brush past it in walks. I love to watch their faces about 15 seconds later when they say "whats that smell?" after accidentally brushing it.

[@nikkitobin8356]

Haha ... Love that idea

[@yellooh]

My grandfather was a medicine man or herbalist & a doctor too. We used to take. The leaves & chew them. We would squeeze the juice & snort it. Not sure where this came from but the older cousins taught us to. We would sneeze a to & get a huge rush. I have come across so many plants on here we had in Kenya that I had no idea the names or uses. We did use many other herbs & plants though for medicine. Thank you always for all.

[@shastahill]

Huh! Thanks for sharing😊💜

[@beparadise3972]

Man, when you talk about the plants stone at 2:30, I’m just lit 🔥 I’ve been wanting to do spagyrics for a long time... please let me know if you (or your dad) have some more about this alchemical process ;) And à big Thanks for all your vids and your contagious passion, it is such a joy to “re-discover” the power of Nature 🙏

[@shawnncheriyoung3597]

A few years ago my wife was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia...I have done a lot of things to help, diet, exercise, aroma therapy... This is the first time I have heard that lemon balm is useful in the treatment of dementia... I have bunches of lemon balm as it is one of my favorite scents... I will start treating my wife to see how it helps...I'll let you know the results... Thank you...

[@kasiar1540]

How is your wife doing? B vitamins especially B3 can help with dementia

[@melissaprice1265]

Always been a favorite of mine, as a kid I realized we shared a name and it has helped me keep calm ever since. I'm extremely hyper lol.

[@olivialuke6824]

I just started using this! I dried it out, I use a mason jar with hot water overnight. Next day I make iced tea with it. I use the entire plant except the roots. It is a miracle plant. I am in love with it! Incredible!!

[@barbibutton9619]

WHAT??? Sounds delicious and it works. TY TY TY

[@stacydaisy9273]

I have been following your Dad forever. You 2 are awesome

[@Elaine-br4lw]

While drinking lemonbalm tea and watching this I am moved by your reverence for this God given herb. Another favorite way to drink this is using it as a cold fusion tea with the fresh herb.💗

[@saraswatkin9226]

Love lemon balm and cardamom both make aromatic teas for calming effect.

[@ogbattle827]

I had to go out for a lil snippy snippy after watching this. Last time I had lemon balm it truly hit hard, not in a negative way though. More so, I was able to pinpoint the type of relief it provided to me. It's effectiveness blew me away, but I haven't been following through on using it as regularly as I should be. Especially on nights like tonight, where events in my life have left me feeling exhausted and restless at the same time. Well... The lemon balm has kicked in, and I'm ready to clock out. Goodnight everyone 🌙

[@peterking5372]

This video was so inspiring that I stepped out into my garden went and harvested some lovely fragrant lemon balm and I’m now sat watching a beautiful day unfold drinking a cup of good ole Lemon Balm tea much love

[@dawnteskey5252]

Growing my Lemon Balm from seed this year for the first time, loving the process. Watching this tiny little seed sprout and become the magnificent plant that it is, so amazing.

[@barbibutton9619]

By what type of soil and environment? Are you in the states? I love growing from seed. I dont know why...just do. But this year, had to buy a parsley starter and lavender. I have been unsuccessful with lavender from seed 4 yrs running.

[@mercyrn35]

I love how you connect with the life in the plants you grow and harvest.

[@carmaela2689]

It's really neat how plants talk to us. i knew this herb had a sweet but powerful energy before ever learning about it from anyone. Me and the cat just loved it from mom's garden. I feel very connected to yarrow as well.

[@annakajade767]

You are so Blessed,, and you all are a blessing to us!!!!

[@krisztinab.4958]

I just found this channel. It's a delight to watch every video. What a finding! True treasure. No words can describe how much we all need this knowledge & energy that Herbal Jedi spreads. Keep shining!

[@sdmains]

Thanks Yarrow! I love your videos…and I love that your dad is in this one ☝🏽💙

[@mariansmith7694]

Often used made into a "cordial" in olden times. This was great for anxiety, as Yarrow has said, and in all the ways anxiety impacts us.

[@LeoVirgo2.0]

Thank you Yarrow 😊 (Love the name, very appropriate). I have not been good with plants in the past. I feel something has changed since I experienced a spiritual awakening. Now I love growing everything and want to know all they have to offer. I am currently growing hydroponically indoors. Wonderful and informative channel.

[@shelley6595]

Growing Lemon Balm in the Pacific Northwest...It is travelling around in many places, from seeds, and the roots continue to spread every year. it is so hardy, multiple cuttings during the spring to late fall. Comes back again. the bees do love the flowers. I have to weed some of these out also when they are growing in unwanted places. What an amazing plant with such a strong spirit.

[@KimberleeMelissa]

I just boiled some for my cats, so he could smell the steam. I think it helped him feel better. I put it in a cup and held it where the steam wafted towards him. Next thing I knew, he was up eating.

[@jenhari3432]

Lemon balm is just fantastic, took a few teas for me to really notice and suddenly I did and I noticed how much it took the edge of my nerves and anxiety, as it is so subtle but so powerful, thank you mother nature 😊🙏🌱❤️

[@wisdomwisdom817]

Brother, you can't imagine how many people benefited from this , thank you so much .

[@hedgewitch59]

I discovered your channel this morning after following Danu's Irish Herb Garden. I love it. I've ordered herbals teas and seeds for next spring. Thanks for sharing your knowledge for the benefit of others. 🙏

[@lyndalou2892]

The algorithm "gifted" this video to me. I hit SUBSCRIBE immediately. We are so blessed to have sweet, gentle and wise men like you in this world ! Thank you! 🍂🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘

[@jeslynnebrown1979]

I just recently found your channel and I am so grateful that I did! I love all the wisdom that you share😊

[@jewellee889]

Love and. Gratitude 🙏🥰

[@suzycowan5072]

Yarrow, I love that you (& your father) teach us all about the plant, its history, and its spiritual importance, but I would also love to see you using them for their magikal purpose such as showing us the process of making the tincture or salve, poultice, etc. Your knowledge is endless and so very important and I would love to learn from you. Blessings to your health and happiness ~SuzyJC~

[@wolvenwood]

Making tincture/salves/poultice etc. is not magickal in itself; magick involves spells, various potions made from the items you mentioned, etc. It is the magic that makes it magickal, alone by itself, it is not.

[@luciaperdue5687]

@@wolvenwood He never do a demo , fine to know about their healing properties.... But for the layman it would be nice to show us. How to properly use in which alcohol is used for tinctures. For example vodka whisky brandy etc 9/2/2020

[@soulserenade.kcn1992]

Yes I agree. Please show us practical ways in how to use it. We would love that!

[@suzycowan5072]

@@wolvenwood When mentioning the magikal purpose of a product I did not use the reference of black magic and never would I. By referencing the magik of a plant, I am referring to the lifeblood in which our God blew into these plants so that we then may use them for healing, sustenance, and refreshing our souls. Not always does a person reference magik and mean the otherworldly satanic entities in which we as humans are forbidden to relate to in order to keep our souls pure in God's light and love.

[@100Denario]

The symbol for qi is steam rising off a grain of rice. Terpenes are definitely a form of qi and the more potent Thee aroma is stemming from a plant, the more potent it’s qi.

[@Nerwen122]

I think I found my new favourite chanel! OWyea!

[@ladyzioness]

Nerwen122 same here I'm so unsubscribing from a whole pool of other folks. I will keep Ms. Susun weed

[@Nerwen122]

Lady Zioness hehe I love the vibes of everything here :) .

[@juanvillela2505]

We need a show for both you and your dad! So much knowledge and enthusiasm from the both of you!

[@ahamoments132]

Yep... Every single time I watchone of your videos it becomes my favourite! You coomunicate such respect to the herbs, Yarrow, but also to your audience, by sharing your knowledge with such generosity and enthusiasm.. Thank you! 🌱🌱

[@grienecheez]

Beautifull blessing and communication with this herb

[@chantalpotter8714]

One of my absolute "flavorite" plants I have had the honor to be surrounded by in my journeys. So beautiful, aesthetically pleasing and deliciously pleasant. Thank you for enlightening us more on this incredible gift of Nature. 💚

[@liztorres3539]

You transmit the energy thru the videos!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!

[@jenwick8708]

I live in Southern BC and love your videos. Ive ordered several of your products and just love them as well. Just planted lemon balm this year and plan to us it a lot.

[@1Lightdancer]

Love Melissa so much! Fresh in tea is a favorite - now I want to make the oil!

[@adrijanacenipoka4506]

Hey I have tons of lemon balm in my garden, I make water infusion with mint and lemon balm, 1 lemon or mandarine in 4l of water and a bit of sugar... In 2 days I drink it couse its just sooo soo awsome

[@justincoleman2740]

Brother.Fantastic. I just encountered your videos. What a gift. Thankyou.

[@DrtSqrt]

Love, love, love these videos! Thank you for taking the time to create such fun, informative and uplifting videos. Especially love the videos where other members of your family included as well!

[@gregkral4467]

Lemon Balm was always one of my favourites, loved the smell, colour, and taste. I robbed myself by NOT cultivating some regularly. Bless you, and thanks for your video, you are beautiful, man!

[@Crystaljoyskeates]

You have gain a new for ever fan! Thank you for teaching me about the plants in my back yard and overall surroundings

[@roseclaiden7796]

Thank you really interesting. I liked the alchemical connection and had always wondered why melissa essential oil was so expensive.

[@dmn4747]

LEMON BALM. If I was stranded on an island I think lemon balm and yarrow would be in my kit. I love it and use it for like...everything.

[@lilolmecj]

I don’t really think it smells like lemons, but I do find it pleasant as I walk through my garden paths because it lines and overtakes them. I started looking into I because my yard has so much of it and I decided to see how it can be beneficial, for menstrual cramps sounds interesting as both of my daughters struggle with them.

[@karlatiller-barclay1965]

Us new comers need to be shown how to do the oils, drying, teas and the tinctures . We want to use these different things but we don't know how to make them . we would be so grateful. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us.Karla

[@yellooh]

There is money involved & much investment in knowledge education experience to just pass along for free. Takes time & patience.

[@LaughingblueSu]

Karla Tiller-Barclay - That is what KZbin is for! For more info, try KZbins "she is of the woods" or "Susan woods".

[@saucywench9122]

Not true! Visit the channel for She is of the woods.

[@LaughingblueSu]

@@saucywench9122 I did. I recommend "she is of the woods' Do you not like it?

[@wolvenwood]

There are tons of books out there, also websites online that will help you learn how to do these things. It's really not that difficult. 40 yrs ago, that's how I taught myself herbalism. Anything by Matthew Woods, Michael Tierra or Rosemary Gladstar is good.

[@BoJo5066]

It grows wild in my front and back of the house. I let it be and only pick a portion off it to dry so that it will come back again next year. I cut it off with scizzers about a few inches above the soil just like you do.

[@sammyr.1284]

Omg so so beautiful thank you God and plant for these blessings

[@cheriemartin3767]

I am curious, what is a plant stone? Do you make it? find it? is it petrified plant?

[@rthinde]

Brother Robert would to know as well:

[@nicholassharma798]

Follow my instagram account @yung.alchemist_ for details about making plant stones, elixirs etc..

[@seasonofthewitch4209]

@@nicholassharma798 I don't do Instagram, no interest in it. So is there somewhere else to find out? Since they don't seem to have the time to reply.

[@seasonofthewitch4209]

It kinda looks like it's been over stuffed in some type of a mold and compressed for a long time???

[@farmgadgets7261]

Plant stone? A voodoo quack BS. Give me a break! Connecting with a plant? Anyone really goes for this sorcery? Thumbs down for me...

[@whatisit1746]

Maca calms too. And, I love rose water spray too.

[@Elektra444]

Yarrow, watching your videos makes me truly see that men are capable of the same level of connectedness and intuition as women, but our assumptions about a man's capacity to be empathic, connect and spiritual limit them. Maybe we need to raise our men differently. I hope to see a world where more men are like you. 🙏

[@arlenehueholt5661]

Extreme feminism is destroying the beautiful natural order.

[@ontologicallysteve7765]

OMG this video is like a segment off of Portlandia. Believe me----that is NOT a bad thing (nor am I criticizing you). Love your channel. Your ora is magnetically-captivating. You're such a chill and inspiring dude.

[@JohnMoore-qv4vn]

Hmmm. What's an ora, precious?

[@tandlr72]

I believe aura!!

[@facelessdrone]

@@JohnMoore-qv4vn the Japanese aura

[@charismabambina5747]

Lemon balm smells heavenly. I hardly use mine tho. Im just constantly trimming them. They grow so fast.

[@radiclelife]

I have this growing from seed in my garden now! Can’t wait to be able to utilize her 🥰

[@The_Wild_Witch]

I absolutely love this herb, i recently began to grow it! I'm diagnosed with hashimoto's, I heard that it can mess with thyroid medication but i still want to add it to a tea.

[@seraph44]

Be careful as it does interfere with Thyroid hormone in vitro testing. However, they are extracts and can potentially interact differently in the body. Small doses and testing would be advised if you want to use it. Thyroid hormone is very important so make sure you monitor it. I have Hashimoto's so I feel your pain. I stick with Rosemary to calm me down.

[@liquidstateofbeing2269]

I always try to have a oil macerate of lemon balm on hand. I use it as a main ingredient for a cold sores salve!

[@GossamerJedi]

Very important Bee plant too. I like to cut a large bunch of it fresh and put it into a hot bath and make a "tea" right in the bath tub, instantly relaxes muscles upon immersion. :)

[@royalnag6690]

I'll try that great idea nice one I love my herbal baths

[@nikkitobin8356]

Ayyyyy That's a great idea

[@TheRBW62]

It will spread and grow on its on. Where ever a piece lands it grows.

[@paulflint6254]

Works better than l theanine for anxiety, i have tried gaba too. If you decide to take gaba supplements, the first 20 mins or so , side effects are horrific, burning tingling and numbness. Will not be using gaba anymore. Bought lemon balm. So chilled. Thanks for the video, subbed .

[@moniquelevesque8756]

Can you give more information on medicine stone please

[@stephanieruggles7783]

Lemon balm is good against herpes labialis (lip blisters). I dry the leaves to prevent them from molding and then make an ointment with the dried leaves. I use coconut oil or sheabutter for maceration.

[@MsTinaDiane]

The very reason it’s expensive in my estimation. Also, You currently don’t show any likes whatsoever. I’ve liked your post and it doesn’t show on the main post section, just when I enter your direct comment section. .

[@H00ba100]

I just found your channel and I love it!! I have so much to learn. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@Atimatimukti]

Love how you connect with the plants!

[@Knards]

Excellent! I have a large patch of this, that some years I dont get around to picking. I think a tincture will be great. It's hard to dry things naturally here in Tennessee. Its hot, but sometimes its like walking under water with humidity

[@Herbal_Jedi]

Tincture is the easiest way to work with it, but tea of lemon balm is very tasty too. Well worth drying some if you can.

[@wolvenwood]

I never had any problem drying herbs when I lived in TN, but I was up in mountains at 2500 ft. You can get a dehydrator, it works great. Put on low heat for about 8 hrs then check it. A new one is about $50.

[@mainerockflour3462]

I rub the leaves over my arms and my face to repel the mosquitoes. It really works!

[@Herbal_Jedi]

Maine Rock Flour that’s great to hear, I’ll try that this year in mosquito season

[@FaerietaleCreations]

I will definitely be planting some lemon balm!

[@rolanddane5015]

Wow, thanks for sharing this! I genuinely feel it'll connect for many moons too come. Respect 👊

[@drmelissawest]

Thanks Yarrow, This herb is my namesake and has been an important medicine to me :)

[@enlightenedkerry8594]

Love you brother!

[@dflor50]

Do you have an herbal book that teaches exactly how to make different “medicines” with all these herbs? I love lemon balm tea.

[@melodytenisch6232]

Thank you for sharing; many blessings!🙏💖😊🌱👍

[@susantaylor8507]

I just harvest some of my lemon balm this morning I'm going to dry it

[@amorenoorskitchen7732]

I’m so glad I found you.🙏

[@reneemoncrief559]

You guys are awesome nice blend of knowledge. Thank you so much!

[@vinnettepope8255]

Awesome teaching presentation on lemon balm. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏for sharing this video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@rosalindclowe5591]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@riverbullshark]

Wow I don't know why but I really like this guy

[@Sigridovskij]

Medical Medium, Anthony William speak a lot about Lemon Balm and about Thyme tea.

[@Lucy2086]

Love love love❤️🙏🌹 Thank you!

[@annabeaudin8797]

I really appreciated this video, the information, the visuals, approach.... I found that the background music was too much filler, leaving no calm spaces ( I did like the music when it was used as an effect)

[@jasonmgavitt2357]

This stuff is amazing for sleeping and just general overall feeling nice.

[@elhamm7973]

I wish one day could be able to visit dit your garden......... You are awesome 😎 🍀💐👌🏻

[@mary-anncarleton7578]

Mmmhhhmmmm love lemon balm !!!!

[@BodyEpiphanies]

Great job on an informative and engaging video regarding herbal medicine.

[@barbibutton9619]

Wow. Great info. I need this. Got off the pharmaceuticals years ago and been looking for something like this. TY

[@janonthemtn]

Barbi Button also see videos on wild lettuce

[@barbibutton9619]

@@janonthemtn yes I have but having trouble identifying it. Think I've just been drinking dandelion tea not wild lettuce tea - haha. But I also think I broke my arm so God knows what now. What a life :(

[@roxieamos]

Thank you!

[@vampirevtubervixen]

I love Lemon Balm!

[@chantalpotter8714]

I wonder why, if you were harvesting these lemon balm from a raspberry patch, why you didn't just pull them from the roots, which come up so easily. I know that the roots spread far beneath the soil, tearing up other balm roots nearby. I wonder if this is why you didn't. Do they tangle amongst the raspberry roots and it would damage them if you pulled the balm roots? I don't know, only imagining, so forgive me if it's a silly question.

[@jenniferrose4887]

Hello there. Dude, you my friend crack me up. I'm greatful I stumbled across your videos. Thanks for the sharing your wisdom and knowledge. From Jennifer Rose in Pennsylvania.

[@samanthadelic]

I love this channel

[@juwairiyahummabdullah]

So interesting, lemon energises, lemon balm sedates, i wonder how i will ever learn everything about herbalism, is there a specific book anyone recommends?

[@adolfpanzerbjorn8308]

A good start would be The Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelope Ody, it's the book that really got me into herbalism

[@barbibutton9619]

@@adolfpanzerbjorn8308 cool. TY. Happened to catch her request and your answer.

[@equisader]

Mrs Grieve A Modern Herbal

[@seraph44]

Modern herbalism by David Hofmann.

[@claremaidofthewave251]

Helps if experiencing bereavement 🙏🏻🌿xx