An Herbal Diary: Culinary Herbalism | Medicine Recipes

Lemon balm is soothing, calming and uplifting, whether fresh or dried its a pleasure to have and use. Lemon balm is such a gem that it deserves a a two part herbal monograph. Here in part 1, Dina focuses on lemon balm's origin and the benefits it can offer for us now. Also offering favorite sources for dried lemon balm and some recipes for making teas and tinctures. Thank you for joining me. Recipes in Episode: Lemon Balm Tea: 1-2 tsp dried lemon balm with 8 ounces hot water, steep 15-20 minutes. Lemon Balm Tincture: 50g lemon balm + 250ml Vodka Lemon Balm Cordial: 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or other tart variety) ¼ cup dried lemon balm 3 tablespoons lemon peel, cut into strips 1 tablespoon raisins 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg  2 cups of Brandy  1/2 cup maple syrup   Sources for Dried Lemon Balm Mountain Rose Herbs Avena Botanicals Herbalist & Alchemist   ---Deepest gratitude to Andrea Klunder, my podcast boss.  Find her at thecreativeimposter.com.  Original music by Dylan Rice