🌿 Lemon Balm DIY Guide & Checklist

Your at-home guide to making soothing herbal remedies

Lemon Balm Salve

🍋 What Is Lemon Balm?

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a lemon-scented herb in the mint family, loved for its calming, mood-lifting, and antiviral properties. It’s easy to grow, smells amazing, and is gentle enough for daily use.

✨ What You Can Make with Lemon Balm

Here's a quick list of soothing remedies you can easily make at home:

1. Lemon Balm Tea

• Calms nerves, eases digestion, and helps you wind down.

• ✅ 1–2 tsp dried OR 1 tbsp fresh lemon balm

• ✅ Steep in hot water (not boiling) for 10–15 minutes

• ✅ Cover cup while steeping

• ✅ Optional: add honey or lemon

2. Lemon Balm Tincture

• A concentrated remedy for stress, anxiety, and focus.

• ✅ Fill jar halfway with fresh lemon balm (or 1/3 dried)

• ✅ Cover with vodka or glycerin

• ✅ Let infuse 4–6 weeks, shaking occasionally

• ✅ Strain, bottle, and label

• ✅ Dose: 30–60 drops, up to 3x daily

3. Lemon Balm Infused Oil

• For cold sores, skin irritation, or massage.

• ✅ Fill jar with dried lemon balm

• ✅ Cover with olive or jojoba oil

• ✅ Let sit 2–4 weeks, shake every few days

• ✅ Strain and store in dark glass bottle

4. Lemon Balm Cold Sore Balm

• A healing salve for lips or minor skin irritations.

• ✅ 1 oz lemon balm infused oil

• ✅ 1/2 oz coconut oil

• ✅ 1/2 oz beeswax

• ✅ Melt together in double boiler

• ✅ Pour into tins, cool, and label

📦 Lemon Balm DIY Ingredient Checklist

Herb:☐ Fresh lemon balm leaves☐ Dried lemon balm

Base Ingredients:☐ Vodka or vegetable glycerin (for tinctures)☐ Olive or jojoba oil (for infusions)☐ Coconut oil☐ Beeswax pellets

Tools & Supplies:☐ Clean glass jars with lids☐ Dropper bottles (for tinctures)☐ Small tins or jars (for balm)☐ Cheesecloth or strainer☐ Labels & permanent marker

🌼 Storage Tips

• Store oils and salves in a cool, dark place

• Label everything with the date & contents

• Use tinctures within 1–2 years

• Use infused oils within 6–12 months

• Keep balm tins sealed and clean for best shelf life

🧘 Pro Tip: Build a Lemon Balm Ritual

Try a “calm cup” moment every afternoon:

• Brew lemon balm tea

• Sit by a window or step outside

• Breathe deeply for 2 minutes before sipping

📥 Downloadable Printable

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Purchase ready-to-use Lemon Balm Oil made here on-site at the shop or should you prefer this as the Lemon Balm Salve.