50 g melissa officinalis
Lemon balm was associated by the ancient Greeks with bees and the healin power of honey, hence its botanical name, from the Latin fo honey (mel). It is a gentle herb useful for treating nervous tummy upsets in children but it is also potent enough to help with depression, anxiety, and tension headaches. Lemon balm creams can be used externally on insect bites, sores, and slow-healing wounds.