Lemon Balm: The Happiest Plant on Earth

Lemon Balm, the “happiest plant on Earth,” enchants with its vibrant lemony aroma and taste. Beloved for its calming effects, this aromatic herb brings a sense of peace and serenity, along with an uplifted feeling to the spirit.
Loved for its calming and relaxing properties, this aromatic herb soothes tense digestion and eases an anxious mind. Whether sipping it as a delicious cup of tea or taking it in tincture form, there are numerous ways to enjoy this herb. Like a ray of sunshine, Lemon Balm infuses your days with joy and invites you to reconnect with your inner child. Lemon Balm is a radiant herb that spreads joy in all who embrace it.
In today’s plant profile, you’ll discover:
-Why Lemon Balm is one of the happiest plants in our materia medica
-Lemon Balm’s sour flavor, why it’s so unique, and how it supports cardiovascular health
-Reasons why Lemon Balm is perfect for those with an anxious heart and digestion
-How Lemon Balm helps you connect with your inner child
-The optimism of Jupiter and how it corresponds with Lemon Balm
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ABOUT SAJAH
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Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy.
His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves.
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This video is for educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases. Please contact a qualified health care professional for medical advice.

[@nonyabusiness1126]

You can tell this man cherishes plants. It's a blessing to have people like that around...

[@WalkingMoments]

500th like. The 17th century was when French Carmelite sisters distributed Carmelite water. The lemon-balm infusion of’miracle water’ was believed to boost the memory and perception, and also reduce melancholy, fever and congestion. ;)

[@MonkeyTookMySpoon]

I love mixing holy basil, motherwort and lemon balm. It makes a lovely mix for general anxiety 🍃

[@jordanallen3078]

Lemon balm is easily my favorite herb of all time. Love it with chamomile and or passiflora.

[@-EvaRose.]

I love lemon balm! She is one of the first plants that called to me to work with. Calms frayed nerves - a cup of lemon balm tea feels like a soothing grounding hug.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@dianastoevelaar9548]

What a lovely description, Eva, Rose!😊❤ I can’t wait to try a cup, since my roommate just purchased a box of lemon balm, tea, and I wanted to learn more about it.😊

[@TheFryedIScream]

I love how long and in-depth these videos are thank you so much for your generosity!!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

It's my pleasure💚

[@carathorsven3326]

That lemon balm is enormous !

[@sabineroach5486]

I use it in this way too, and often with fennel (seeds). I grow them in my garden in Hampshire in England. They are two herbs you cannot stop once they're established. I'm 75 and have been using herbs for decades. You are so eloquent and make you videos very interesting. Be blessed. Self-heal, another herb which proliferates in my garden, is very effective for herpes too.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Beautiful💚

[@kris8584]

This is my herb of the year 2023. A true “gladdener”. It came to me in July as I was recovering from a very high stress period with a wonky brain. Within a week, I felt like all my synapses were synapsing. Now after several weeks, I feel so chill. Stuff that use to really stress me out is not. A real revelation. I just use tincture or tea daily, made from my own home-grown lemon balm.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Beautiful💚

[@alkhalif4603]

BEST video on Lemon Balm I’ve ever found! Well done!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Wow, thank you!❤️

[@stacyrosa6672]

I'm seeing some comments about the huge size of your lemon balm patch. I have to ask these folks, have you ever actually grown lemon balm? Because this is what it does! You plant a couple of little plants, and in 2 or 3 seasons, you have lemonbalm everywhere. It's a mint, people. It's gonna spread like crazy. I have resorted to cutting it back at it flowers, to prevent it from self seeding. If you don't have room for a patch like he's showing us here, you might want to keep it contained in pots. I absolutely love the stuff, as a gorgeous bushy plant, as a comforting tea, and as a medicinal. But she's a bit of a bully in your flower beds!

[@donkerheid]

A lemon balm, motherwort and hawthorn flower tea (1:1:1) even tastes amazing.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Nice💚

[@carathorsven3326]

I just formulated a tea with lemon balm, oatsraw, nettles, rosehips and fennel. Wonderful spring tonic esp for those who have anxiety or people who are over stimulated

[@roxymcrae4645]

Oooh this sounds like a beautifully nourishing but also delicious blend😊

[@zolawilliams1]

OH this video is so timely. The lemon balm plants on my balcony have been thriving!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Exciting💚

[@donavinnezar]

here coz i have an abundance and i live in a climate where it pretty much grows perpetually .having some nerve issues in my feet , like tingling , gonna see if this helps a little but my issue is likely de myelination from basically being in a state of starvation for over a year and a half

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

I love lemon balm too! What a great video full of amazing info. I watched it before, but it was worth another listen to catch a few things I had missed before. Where in PNW are you located? I am in Lynden, WA.

[@elliottjames671]

Herbs 🌿 🌿 🌿

[@catherineferguson5215]

Love you guys! Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge..you guys are the real deal! I will support you as much as I can and share the knowledge forward!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thank you very much💚

[@isabelladavis1363]

The first herb that was planted in my garden incredible in every way incredibly calming … thank you for all of your insight … stay blessed

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

You are so welcome!

[@rockinrobin144]

Thank you for your video. Peace!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@laurellloyd3009]

Awesome video. Thank you!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Glad you liked it!❤️

[@danabiondo9243]

Excellent Video. ✨️✨️✨️✨️⭐️ Thank You !

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thanks for watching❤

[@Lucky_Forages_88]

This was awesome, thank you !!!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

My pleasure💚

[@Lucky_Forages_88]

I always appreciate you going over the planetary ruler ship 💚🌿 thank you !

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@eliiserose_]

Great video!! Thank you 😊

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

You are so welcome!❤

[@tkbwellness]

Thanks, another awesome video with great information. I totally understand your herbal hippie struggle with family. Hopefully they understand your gift now.

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

They do!💚

[@cefrench7106]

I am going to try this. I have quite a few of those symptoms. This video appeared on my feed for a reason. Thanks!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@dianastoevelaar9548]

Thank you very much for your relaxed, teaching style. ❤I love the scenery, enjoyed your voice, and all the information you shared with us. I just subscribed, because I want to learn more from you. 😊

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

You are so welcome!💚

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Thank you so much for these generous offerings! I'm so grateful for everything you share and always learn something new. Looking forward to joining Materia Medica Monthly when it reopens💚🌱✨

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[@tatiana_phoenix]

@@EvolutionaryHerbalism YAY! Thank you so much!

[@megancarr918]

Do you think this would still be a good herb to treat wellness or GI issues with if you have Hypothyroidism? I love my little lemon balm plant and drink the tea often but wondering if this could have some minor adverse reaction since I do have Hypothyroidism. Thank you and you ROCK!

[@cosmiccrunch8591]

Just started growing Melissa, I'm in love already & looking forward to the Ens experience! Have you worked with sheep's sorrel?

[@carathorsven3326]

Wood sorrel, sheep sorrel, and yellow dock leaf are good sour herbs

[@dcfromthev]

Planning to grow lemon balm in my new garden bed, I need to look into finding some seeds asap! Great video thanks for the knowledge and passion!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Thank you💚

[@gracespace126]

I know LEMON BALM as my "#Gladness" mint go2... #SOlLOVELY!!! 😍 #YUMMM!

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@sonjae8725]

Would this be good for neuropathy

[@philipswann9753]

Yay :)

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@kindragregory9920]

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[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

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[@renegademystic2771]

If Lemon Balm works best as a tea, would a glycerine be preferred over alcohol tincture to use when a tea isn’t convenient to make? Same with other leafy herbs, like Stinging Nettles?

[@elliottjames671]

I took some tulsi in a tea and it gave me little bit sore throat and my nose ran a little

[@kylemacmanus8079]

Can making a tea from the freshly picked leaves help to preserve some of the volatile oil vs dying the leaves first? Is there a downside to doing a hot water extract with the fresh leaves?

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

No, fresh is best💚

[@MsPinkyyy717]

When making a tea, are we combining it with a sweetener such as honey? Also how does this work in relation to our nervous system throughout the day?

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

You can add honey if you prefer your tea to be sweet❤

[@Shan-ec5ix]

this help sleep?

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Not as good as some other herbs! Check out passionflower or valerian ❤

[@lisawiley2814]

Can I plant Tulsi and lemon balm in the same area?

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Yep

[@lisawiley2814]

Is there a preferred way to use this herb?

[@EvolutionaryHerbalism]

Tincture💓

[@lisawiley2814]

Thanks!

[@brendasullivanthompsonstre8727]

Would this be good for someone suffering from grief?

[@Lucky_Forages_88]

I know Rose and Hawthorne are good for the heart ❤

[@vegewoman]

Heart ease (Violet)

[@elliottjames671]

Oh lemon balm is ita own plant 😅 i thought a balm was like a chapstick material

[@elliottjames671]

Germ theory is a Lie. But besides that great.

[@lindaann9927]

Speaking aboug hyper. How did you grow such a big patch of Lemon balm, or don't you share that type of information? How many plants to start to get such a big patch? What kind of dirt is yours in? What kind of heat, or sun does it like? Show us how to use a still to get out volatile oil? You sound like a partaker of cannabis. Jupiter planet, our Creator God put in place, to balance gravity, not to worship. It's a created thing, not the Creator... 💙💜✝️

[@herelieskittythomas3726]

I really want to know soil/growing conditions.