The Amazing Health Benefits of Lemon Balm!

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Lemon Balm is such a lovely medicinal herb to grow in your garden! I use it in many forms and encourage you all to dive into your books and learn more about this amazing plant!
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[@TheHoneystead]

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[@johnniearchbell2]

My dad likes to use a dehydrator to dry our lemon balm. The two of us like to make tea with it, the lemon balm. What he will do is crush up the Leafs so he can put them into a tea strainer, then he will dip it in and out a cup of hot water until it smells like lemon balm. Not only does it help me sleep, but it also takes the pain in my neck away. I have a herniated disc in my neck.

[@user-ns6js4hn3e]

Yeah, i've heard it's a nervine tonic as well as a sleep aid.

[@aman4peace]

I just dry it in the solieum. I do not have a freeze dry dyer but a regular dehydrater

[@stephanielee3881]

I’m learning so much from watching you. I’m 59 years old and coming off 7 medications and only have 7 more medications to go. Then can start making my own medication.

[@mationinfo]

You are doing good. I am 56 with no medication. I am on mushrooms as a medicine. Lol. I just started. 😉

[@terrieanndiehl58]

Me too 64 yr bfay in few weeks this been helping everything!!! Was not a all in store this winter. Finally clubs a box of yrs starting my garden now so have my own to save

[@astar4all]

💜

[@Truologye]

Super!

[@bushveldkid7640]

Well done! Fantastic!

[@Kerry-AnneWinders]

Hi people, Im new and from New Zealand. I read through the comments and cant help myself from sharing. Lemon Balm Pesto?? Brilliant! So Lemon Balm and I hung out for a long time, LB was one of the first herbs I planted and started learning about in my twenties about 30 years ago now. That smell!! Love what you did with the stems. Something I used to do with dried stems of ALL my herbs, all the leftover bits and pieces would go into paper bags or boxes. I would snap larger sticks into kindling sized pieces, maybe bundle smaller stuff together with some twine... I would store them in the woodshed. I did the same when I pruned my herbs and other plants, trees. We had a woodburner inside of course, but we also had a very cool brazier outside. I loved the ritual of starting the home fires and for me , there is nothing better than using the dried herb matter to get the fire going quickly. The scented smoke, heaven. I also found it a way to use every part of the plant, respecting and honouring it to the very last. So that is one way to use up leftovers. I just airdried my herbs, I think freeze drying is fantastic though. I really liked that you were showing us why you like freeze drying, I learned a lot thank you. Ahh Lemon Balm...

[@redrobotsoup]

I would have never thought to use it in fires. Great call.

[@nancyedgar8639]

I made pesto with it the other day and it's delicious! Sooo good!

[@Kerry-AnneWinders]

First time I have seen you, I clicked for the lemon balm... subscribed after a few minutes. You are a beautiful soul, you have a gentle confidence, a natural sense of humour, so easy to watch, listen to and learn from. My vibration shot up so fast and I was feeling so blissed out and full of joy. Thank you for that, I am so grateful. So that is what you do for for others and you deserve to know how special you are. Thank you for doing what you do, the world and her inhabitants all benefit exponentially from you and your work. So I sold my property last year after being there for about 17 years. Herbs were my focus, fruit trees, my chickens, cooking, harvesting, making healing remedies, the routine, the rhythm of being outside... I miss it so much. I could literally feel and smell my lemon balm, memories surged back, I am so excited. Iv been living in town for a year but still have pots and planters with my must have herbs. Including a beautiful lemon balm ready to plant actually!! synchronicity for a few commentors here, even for me, 8 months after this video was posted and living in Aotearoa - New Zealand. Im going to get my country life back, that is what I am meant to do and be. I literally just remembered watching this. Im going to leave another comment with some bits too add and share about lemon balm and I. So grateful to have clicked on this bless you

[@donnaryan9365]

Agree with this subscriber!!! And happenstance I just found your channel and am deeply interested in learning more, as I have a “ bed” of lemon balm in one of my heirloom gardens left from my Moms estate, that I now get to live at! And I have become a New Subscriber as well. Keep up the good work, you’re a very good teacher

[@79PoisonBreaker]

I like the mosquito repelant aspect of lemon balm too

[@alanbiesemeier6930]

You live a Blessed Life.

[@TheHoneystead]

I am blessed to have an opportunity to work so hard for it 💛

[@Handlehandlehandle320]

@@TheHoneysteadyou shouldn’t take this kind of comment as aggressive or negative or like you have to explain how hard you work. There are plenty of people who work exceptionally hard and objectively even harder than you and can not afford a property like this or for whatever reason have different life circumstances that don’t allow for this etc. The correct answer is praise God my life is blessed, I pray for a blessed life for you also in whatever circumstances you find yourself.

[@TheHoneystead]

@@Handlehandlehandle320 and I praise God for all the Blessings each and every day… even the ability to work so hard!

[@piamora5158]

Why feel the need to tell her how to respond to this comment? That’s kind of rude. She answered in a perfectly respectful way.

[@TooDaft]

@@Handlehandlehandle320 Who are you to tell someone what the "correct" answer is. Weird take.

[@mountaincreekhomestead]

I love growing lemonbalm and peppermint, basil and making teas. Easiest plants to grow. I have harvested mine 6-7 times this year already 😊🌱🍀

[@delladarling7059]

My name is Della Darling and i am entering my second year studying herbal remedies and now i am starting to plant my own Medical herb garden. I am turning 80 in January . A little late to start this venture but i am including my daughter and extended family. Kylie, you and your mother have been a great inspiration to me and my quest to become master of my own health and help those around me. I may eve. Be interested in the online course.

[@apiecemaker1163]

I think it’s absolutely fabulous that you’re active and actively working on your health and life at 80. My mother is 84 and is still very active. Blessings and I love that you’re also working with family. Sharing family time and love is the best thing for all that ails me. 👩‍🌾🪴💙

[@joycleckley2881]

It is never late, but right on time. I am 63, spent 30 years at the bedside caring for people in many different areas of the hospital. Trying to learn all I can about herbs and healing!!!

[@buntzy2]

Della, have you used essential oils yet? They are an amazing way to access many herbs, any time of year at your fingertips. Let me know if you would like to learn about more 🎉

[@halliewhinnery9872]

@@joycleckley2881I retired from nursing just a couple of years ago. Trying to cram all the herbal knowledge in I can, and am trying to turn my yard into an herbal oasis. Never too late!

[@CioCieMaMom]

i have so much lemon balm it just took over

[@erinrowbotham4506]

Those freeze dryers are $2,500 and up….holy cow!

[@debbiebrunssen8773]

And we have a group called The Gathering , we are all in the same mind with living and loving this herb, plants , homesteading life . And I am taking a huge bag of lemon balm with me to share tonight too

[@Truologye]

The Gathering love it❤

[@jeaninebrooks1052]

You should have called this video: preserving lemon balm

[@Shelshel-se4tb]

I love making lemon balm pesto. It's my favorite thing to do along with tincture.

[@williamshelton2107]

Loved it. You mentioned you were going to explain some of the uses toward the end. 😊 You forgot!😮 ❤❤❤

[@marilynmiller9864]

You can use your harvest right to vacuum seal too. Just take out the shelf unit, put a tray in the bottom. Replace the rubber seal. Close the drain valve. Load as many jars as you can fit. Press the leaf logo and press vacuum. Bring it down below 1000. Ta da! Open the valve. I save a couple of loads and I clean the machine at the same time. Saves wear and tear on the little plug for the shelves. Try it, you won't have to haul anything from the house.🌺🌸🌻🌼

[@spiritwindvue8038]

What an interesting comment call!❤❤ I can tell from all of the comments that I have definitely missed some videos. I’ve been so busy moving into my tiny cabin and working on it. Thanks for the shout out❗️ SpiritWinds and Peaceful Landings 🙏🕊🙏

[@sharlenenovak3042]

I love your videos so much! I’m learning a lot, and it’s fun to see your excitement and love for what you do. It’s very inspiring. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@PYehl1]

mine keeps going to flower - although the bees (my girls and the bumbles) are loving it.

[@sagehillfarms]

I just love learning from you ❤

[@debbiebrunssen8773]

And I am the crazy one that pulls off all the leaves off stem first as it holds so much more . My chickens get the stems

[@eveofalliance]

What a Blessed day it's been!!!

[@jkq9717]

Getting ready to harvest off of my two large pots of lemon balm. Wasn't sure what to do with it and then here is this video! Thank you, Kaylee!

[@nasser971]

Nice eavning its at my heart ❤

[@felciatriplett8986]

Wow thanks for all the knowledge shared. Subscribed💚

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Great video! I love your approach to your videos 👊🏻🌻👊🏻

[@ldbonbon1983]

Thank you so much 💓 for teaching us ,and thank the viewers as well for their knowledge

[@Abbysteel3456]

Thank you for the knowledge everyone is doing such a great job at educating us. Takes time to learn everything. Appreciated ❤

[@Davidg1t1]

I love lemon balm. I can almost smell it as you stuff the jars🌻 great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@isabelladavis1363]

i love your calm manner and the love you have for plants and nature always a joy to watch what you share and learn… blessings wished

[@TheDragon-un3eo]

I absolutely love watching your videos.

[@harrietpeabody2118]

Thank you beautiful soul! I am very grateful to you for teaching and sharing your knowledge!🍄🐝🧚🌹

[@patriciaserdahl5577]

Thank you for teaching us I have alot of Lemon Balm don't have a freeze dryer have to go old school drying Your truly blessed 🙏 😊

[@SisterMoonHerbFarm]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! I am working on setting up my herb farm and becoming an herbalist and your videos are so helpful. I pray blessings over your farm and family.

[@elsathal7359]

Thank you for sharing ✌️💞🤟

[@fancythat5136]

This was perfect timing as I need to harvest my Lemon Balm. I’m dehydrating in an Excalibur. Can’t wait to drink the tea! TY!

[@icsouls]

Awesome video's, 😀 And I love what yo have written on your top.

[@sonofeloah]

I have a rather large batch of lemon balm growing that has been there for about 8 yrs now and is continuously spreading. And I am about to find out what happens when it butts up against my oregano that is doing the same things. Will either one try to cancel the other out, will they intermingle and cohabitate, or will they form a border. I figure in another year I will find out. During late fall, I will mulch with finished compost and over that some shredded leaf mulch. Then I add a light dusting of powdered calcium and wood ash. Lemon balm helps our autistic boys to calm down enough to get a good night's sleep.

[@joyhancock8596]

I'm growing lemon balm this year and excited to get all these tips!

[@Papa_Reecio]

Loving your channel. So interesting and educational. Cutest herbalist I've ever seen 😊

[@dancnluc1]

I have been cutting and drying my different Mints and Lemon Balm. I plan to make a tenture this weekend. I love the ideal of using the stems in the oil.

[@jojow8416]

GREAT video! I was so happy to see you use the stem. I have been using stinging nettle stems for over a year. I have not heard of Lemon Balm salve. What a GREAT idea. As always thank you for sharing and say hello to your dear mom who like you, always makes me smile.😄

[@cathybaird7207]

This was very interesting and you’re so pleasant. I’ll have to subscribe and see what more you can offer.

[@andyjones6361]

Great video!

[@samcollage7682]

I infuse jewel weed by chopping the washed leaves very finely. Turn on the oven to about 200*. Put leaves in a glass oven-proof dish. Cover with olive oil, put in the oven, turn off the oven and leave in the oven over-night. Strain it and use it for itchy skin.

[@thefishfin-atic7106]

what a beautiful flower child....wish we had !more like you!

[@Truologye]

I agree❤

[@PeachesandMoss]

Thank you I love lemon balm!

[@holubeckmila3334]

Glad to found your channel,thank you so much for the info.New subscriber here.

[@spiritwindvue8038]

I have definitely enjoyed your video today 🙏🕊🙏

[@Toni-oy5gu]

I love lemon balm! Didn't know the benefits of it but will be watching more of you videos to learn while enjoying a cup of tea. Thank you for taking the time to teach your trade. 🙏aussie

[@Margot17gardens]

It may be easier if you o it all on the pan dear. 🙏 you get some rain.Always a joy to watch your videos.Blessings!

[@scrappyquilter102]

Thanks for this. Thinking of mixing lemon balm and mint together!

[@IndianaBackyardGardener]

Thanks so much for these videos! #Lemonbalm

[@juliannefarrey2957]

This was so neat! My aunt gave me a start of lemon balm and I've been putting it in lemon water with a little salt for hydration and I've heard lemon balm. Is good for anxiety!

[@SeareanMoon]

I miss you and your mom together! Does she have her own KZbin we can go say hi?? If not, encourage her to!!

[@clovenbeast5183]

You have amazing thumbnails/pics. Very beautiful

[@altonjames1677]

Same here it’s been dry the whole month of August , but I am watching your video today Tuesday, and we are having some rain last I checked had about 1/2 inch not sure if you have gotten any rain yet you usually get the storms before we do here in Delaware . Thank you for the great information in your videos.

[@OWK000]

Got a huge batch of beautiful lemon balm this year and I want to dry some, use some, so watching this. Missed if you tinctured lemon balm as dry herb or fresh herb. Kind of a big deal. Many things I like to wilt and semi-dry before tincturing, like St. Johns Wort. Yerba Santa is bullet proof (it doesn't matter). Calendula petals I will hard dry and then rehydrate with a little Everclear (high % alcohol neutral spirits) and then oil macerate under temperature controlled conditions (prevents mold). I have a regular dehydrator and I find that drying petals or leaf herb at low temperatures does preserve quality and color better than air drying even though it is not freeze drying. I love your labels tied by string. Totally reusable. No glue, no tape. Nice.

[@Metaphysics-for-life]

I lived on 3 acres in So Oregon for almost fifteen years and there was an abundance of wild lemon balm on the property. Summers were hot and dry - 100F and maybe 25% humidity, so I would harvest in mid July and just dry it on racks outside! The reason I'm mentioning this is that my So Oregon wild and dried lemon balm looks just like your freeze dried version 😲. I just moved to NW Washington and it's way too humid to do it naturally, so I'll be looking into the freeze dryer, thank you!

[@user-ix5qd1bp4q]

Healthy friendly environment & 🌿 can helpful. But Kindness of Strangers , Neighbors a great 🎁 .thanks

[@user-oc1kb3xn5p]

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[@georgehinestrosa6274]

You are an exceptionally beautiful woman! Thank you for sharing about the Freeze Dryer and how simple it is to preserve crops.

[@haseebahmad3085]

I am from Pakistan, I love your videos & your hard-working

[@DaughterofGaia1979]

Catnip!!! I'm feeling pretty proud of myself for recognizing it, cuz I wouldn't have known it 4-5 months ago when I planted my first catnip seeds 😊

[@HitTheDirt]

I’m adding this video to my interesting by others playlists for one specific reason. People that harvest plants need to know the most beneficial way to harvest. This video checks off that box quickly! Although my channel is a different format I think one goal is the same.

[@guyewing1377]

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[@kathrynkij5979]

I have to use a dehydrator, so I find that incredible! 😃

[@richardhawkins2248]

That drought also hit us in Mississippi pretty hard. I finally had a chance to dig the pond out and put that soil on the garden and discovered two springs. Yay. Just found your channel. Good job!

[@reginaldanglin4264]

Wow please share how you preserved other Hurbs. I dont have dehydration machine. What else can one do. And a little more advice on freeze dry.

[@kerryalbritton6532]

Really enjoyed watching your video. I Love petting lemon balm in my garden. I look forward to trying your recipes. Im wondering how you shake up the lemon balm/oil mixture with cheesecloth on it 🤔

[@krisgalusha9820]

While lemon balm is a wonderful plant it does have side affects for some people. I tend to stay with lemon grass, lemon mint and lemon thyme. Good info.

[@PacificNorthwestHerbz]

Fire video.

[@amandagrebba5970]

I saw in one of your videos when you were picking chamomile and calendula those flat baskets that you used. I love those, where can I find some like that?

[@HeatherNaturaly]

If you don't have anything else to 'warm ' the oil in, you can use your egg incubator!! I make yogurt in mine because I don't have a yogurt maker.

[@larryfustini8151]

Have you thought about converting your 4 tray to a 5 tray? Living Traditions showed the conversion.

[@derekmorris7128]

Is this your house shown in the background at the beginning of this video? If so I love it.

[@bonniemiller5896]

Thanks so much for all your great videos. I am a recent subscriber. I can't help but notice the wall cabinets behind you in videos. Could you share where you purchaced those or if they are custom-made? Thanks in advance.

[@brendajerde1200]

You mentioned adding an oxygen absorber to your freeze dried lemon balm. When would you say that's necessary (or the vacuum sealing)? I have herbs I've dried and will use within a year. Are the absorbers for freeze dried or to extend that shelf life? And thanks for sharing all of your knowledge and mistakes, learning as you go. It's refreshing and real! Congrats on your success and your new course offering as well. 😊

[@brianhina8538]

I love watching you but your Mom add some humor.

[@lyndsiweathers2437]

Kaylee!!!! (Sorry if I misspelled your name😅) I just have to say you're awesome!!! I've found your videos, not too long ago, and I can't stop!! You've inspired me and it motivates me to follow in this path and to be like you in my own way 😁. I love that you love God, because I do too, and I think it's important to share that common quality, because it's so beautiful!! But anyway, I have a question, and I pray that you see it amongst all your followers. 😊 --when do you tincture with a cheese cloth and when do you use just a regular jar seal? Because on one of your videos, I think it was English ivy, you used cheese cloth. So I assumed with all fresh herbs, you let moisture out, that way you don't have to "burp it". But then most of your fresh herb tinctures, you seal it without cheese cloth. So I think it just confused me a little bit. Thanks in advance, girly!!!

[@calabogierusticfarmmarket387]

hi there just starting to learn about the different drying methods. I see you use a freeze drier. I have been looking into a dehydrator. Would you recommend the freeze drying method over dehydration and why? I am going to be starting a fair sized herb garden this summer and have a couple local shops looking for some of the products so looking for the best way to dry and preserve the herbs. So far your lessons have been fabulous. Thank you

[@jennyoldham440]

Lemon balm pesto is delicious!

[@lisahodge1122]

We live right near you... every time they say we're going to get rain I say "I'll believe it when I see it" , we have a bubble over us and the rain seems to always go around us.

[@TheHoneystead]

You are not lying about that… I am watching this storm and they’re saying we’re supposed to be in a flash flood watch. What about you all?

[@lisahodge1122]

Just like always... we got nuthin! @@TheHoneystead

[@karindinarda8755]

I followed your last video and am making a lemon balm tincture. I want to try the lemon balm salve next. What are the uses for the salve?

[@mickeyperry9215]

After I air dry my lemon balm , place a mason jar with olive oil, then place cheese cloth with ring.. then how long to let it sit? Do I stir it during the process?? I don’t have a freeze dryer. Can you do a video on how to preserve the air drying way please

[@stevenfeil7079]

Freeze drying anything aromatic will remove much of the essential oils. I know from experience. It took a LONG time to clean the drum after doing it.

[@forrestnewman1268]

I didn’t know you could load up the trays so high. I thought you could only do single layers of leaves in the Harvest Right.

[@srudie]

Won't you put a date on it too ?? besides what it is ❣️ thank you ❣️

[@cassandragrant-turner9790]

❤❤❤

[@waynoswaynos]

Wow, cool. Freeze drying at home. I was wondering, the liquid that comes of of the freeze drier, does the machine let you analyse it? If so, is it just water or are there other compounds of aspects within it?

[@3v388]

The freeze dried lemon slices by the tea kettle? 😍😍😍 Candied lemon ?

[@Mom22-Nonee26]

First time watching. Can you make a tea with fresh leaves?

[@user-jb9dj7os4x]

Can I dry lemon balm in my oven

[@pinkcashmere1908]

No, the oven is too hot. Lemon balm needs to be dried at like 95⁰-110⁰. The oven's lowest temperature is 170⁰. You need to use a dehydrator.

[@CherylPatterson-rq2nf]

Hi, I was trying to find your video on milk oat tincture. As I'm sure you have heard many times, we thought we found some but now understand it to be rescue grass. I live in Texas. Is there any medicinal properties to it? I have been looking and all I find is how to eradicate it. Thank you

[@missjaclynjean]

Where do you feel like is the best place to buy your mason jars? They have gone up in price so much in the last few years. Is there a special place you like to buy them?

[@katzkatcher]

How do you use the lemon balm stems & olive oil? I planted 3 plants last spring & they survived the Nebraska winter. When is the best time to harvest ? I've heard mint is best harvested right before it flowers.

[@raychi701]

Have you got a recipe for lemonbalm facial scrub and or moisturiser?

[@samineasttn1544]

Do you use freeze dryer for all your herbs? What is the shelf life?

[@TheHoneystead]

I do for the majority! If stored in Mylar bags, up to 25 years… but I will more than likely use it within two years.

[@user-td1kr5tj7d]

seems the youtuber homesteaders get a gift of the freeze dryers for advertising. nice. since they are around $3K

[@WS-by5cl]

Where is your pink apron from? 😍