My herbalism teacher many many years ago was this brilliant Russian lady named Elena. She was very kind and funny as hell! Her vast knowledge of plants blew my mind. I feel like if I had spent a decade with her, I would have only learned a portion of what she knew. I miss her terribly!
For the BROKEN HEART: One of Lemon Balm’s popular names in my language could be loosely translated into “Heart’s Delight”, so once in my late teenage years, when I had a broken heart over some crush on a boy (such a natural part of being young - falling in and out of love!), I munched some leaves of lemon balm from my mother’s herbal garden and hoped it would soothe my aching heart a little bit. And the effect was subtle, yet effective! It really took the edge of my 💔 feeling, I do remember (and the boy in question I have long since forgotten 😊!). My own children are that same age now, and I will definitely make a tincture to have handy if their teenage hearts happen to need some gentle “mending”. Or if exams stress them out, or something. - Thank you for a lovely video, and for the reminder of how wonderful this friendly herb Lemon Balm is!
I wish I would have known about lemon balm when I first had my heart broken. I was a terrible mess. And since I'm American, I let a fancy smooth talking doctor talk me into SSRIs. Huge mistake on my part.
Loved my time living in Russia --great to hear your accent 💕 Appreciate your well-spoken and thorough presentation. May God bless you as you share your knowledge --that has been passed down from your dear family 😊
Oh! I have Lemon Balm growing in my inside grow tent right now! Along with Holy Basil and Chamomile, it makes the BEST TEA. I can't wait to see what you do with yours! I may have to make me some Lemon Balm Medicine. It's amazing stuff.
@@Simplelifepreps I just bought a couple (one small, one large) off of Amazon. They come in all shapes and sizes and price ranges. Any decent LED grow light and a fan and you're good to go.
@@patroot2536 I got my first seeds from "Strictly Medicinal" seeds. I think Sow True Seeds also has a great, hardy strain. Once you get it to bloom and go to seed outside, it'll come back every year.
hello, just found your channel and subscribed! Great video, thank you for all the information. I live in New Hampshire so it will be fun to follow you as you mentioned you are in New England so you probably have similar microclimate as I do. Thanks again and look forward to watching your videos!!
@@lulishomestead6767 ps: I acquired a bag full of fresh ginger. How would you preserve it? Freeze? Salt method, like you did lemons and limes? I don't have a dehydrator. Thanks
There are a few ways of preserving ginger. One is just store in the fridge. My lasts a couple of months. Another is cut into small pieces and dehydrate great for using in nause/digestive tea. But fir cooking, my favorite method is to peel, cut into chunks, place in the food processor or a blender and turn into paste. Measure out one table spoon portions and flush freeze on a cookie sheet over night. Place little cubes into a freezer storage bag and take out how much you need from the freezer.
This video was so helpful. Your voice and personality are so lovely and it was so nice to sip on my tea and learn from you! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you. I have a mill and have tried the whole wheat berries. I believe it’s the amount of gluten content in wheat that is the problem. Red hard wheat berries have high gluten content about 12-13%. Spring soft wheat contains less. Rye berries have even lower around 3%. However, it will not produce that soft risen bread.
Loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing. I just have one question. How is this administered? Is it dropped under tongue....? directly into mouth.....?
Just went thru a bit of a drought, my lemon balm got dark specks on all the leaves, never saw that before...not mold, nor insect...any clue what it is and can I still use it that way???
Just planted my first lemon balm plants a couple of weeks ago. They have gotten huge already. Your information was presented so well and all I’ve listened to. I learned the most from you. I just subscribed.
I don't have a garden im in nj I just ordered 32 oz lemon balm concentrate I am assuming mixing it with vodka. But don't need to wait for weeks. Just wondering what would u do to dilute for an 8oz dropper bottle
I do not understand. What is a concentrate? A tincture is made with fresh plant material and vodka for 6-8 weeks. If using dry herb, the formula is very different. Still, I don't understand what you mean by concentrate.
@@lulishomestead6767 I got my answer I bought a lemon balm double infused olive oil concecentrate I just have to dilute with vg and and vodka if I choose. Is vegan 100% non gmo . This way the oil itself comes out to 2$ an oz. The oil itself in cool dark place last a year. Sorry if I confused u
@@attilasohajdanj8773 good grief, thats a lot of numbers and percentages there! Well done for thinking out the box like that! Impressive and always another option 😊
I make a lot of tinctures but lately wanted to get away from the alcohol and started using vegetable glycerin ...I usually heat the glycerin with the herb so I may try making a tincture with out heating with some lemon balm... lemon balm loves my yard & grows all over in my garden area..I am gonna harvest the first of some tomorrow ...it is getting tall already and is only middle of May here...I am always interested in how other ppl use hebs and make their tinctures or lotions...
Glycerine is a vegetable alcohol... However it can trigger diabetes issues...be warned. Remember glycerine tinctures shelf life is not as long ...if alcohol concerns you... Just make tea and add your tincture to hot tea..wait 30 seconds and alcohol will be cooked out ... Also alcohol tinctures you use by 3-5 drops at a time... That's very little alcohol.
@@lulishomestead6767 Thank you for the response. What about vodka type, besides the strong stuff for tinctures, does brand matter in quality or just the proof?
Thank you very much for you video. I have a question. I thought you said we had to dehydrate the lemon balm? It looks like you are cutting fresh lemon balm for the tincture. Did I miss something? Thank you.
So,as a person diagnosed with low thyroid,but,not taking medication for it,why would Lemon balm be bad for me? I have a lot of it growing around me. Thank you.
Lemon balm herb decreases active thyroid hormone. Since it’s already low with hypothyroidism you should avoid it. Herbs can be powerful and we need to learn to respect them 😊
Thank you for your question. Fresh leaves can be used, but it would be more of a broth than tea. Still delicious. When using fresh herb must increase the amount of herb.
I got so much brainfog and withdrawal from lemon balm :/ feels like smoking cannabis same tiredness effect in the head.. is Tea maybe better effect not so strong?
@@lulishomestead6767 never 3 days ago first time I took 30 drops as it Said in the label (vimergy) but I got so much brain fog and could not focus to read or anything just was annoying When i though it would help for focus and clarity , and when I Woke up i felt withdrawal feelings like i had taken a drug, chills and very low feelings like No happiness .. day aftee i took just one drop.. :/ i dont know If i want too take it more i didnt though it would feel like that cause all People wrote so Good about it.. ??? I took it for hyper thyroid and it help for that very Good
@@Feliciaa1992a smaller amount helps with focus. Too much negatively affects alertness though. I think you'd have to play around with the amount. Edit: I forgot to add that I drink it in tea. A pot full but not every single day. I've had no problems doing it this way except for feeling thirsty. Also with tea it has better effects when you dont drink it too often. I doubt its good for those with liver problems.
@@lulishomestead6767 I had to go back to listen to you painfully talking and talking and talking and no mention of any uses for the tincture! Now my ears hurt! thanks!
My herbalism teacher many many years ago was this brilliant Russian lady named Elena. She was very kind and funny as hell! Her vast knowledge of plants blew my mind. I feel like if I had spent a decade with her, I would have only learned a portion of what she knew. I miss her terribly!
For the BROKEN HEART: One of Lemon Balm’s popular names in my language could be loosely translated into “Heart’s Delight”, so once in my late teenage years, when I had a broken heart over some crush on a boy (such a natural part of being young - falling in and out of love!), I munched some leaves of lemon balm from my mother’s herbal garden and hoped it would soothe my aching heart a little bit. And the effect was subtle, yet effective! It really took the edge of my 💔 feeling, I do remember (and the boy in question I have long since forgotten 😊!).
My own children are that same age now, and I will definitely make a tincture to have handy if their teenage hearts happen to need some gentle “mending”. Or if exams stress them out, or something. - Thank you for a lovely video, and for the reminder of how wonderful this friendly herb Lemon Balm is!
Good advice
I wish I would have known about lemon balm when I first had my heart broken. I was a terrible mess.
And since I'm American, I let a fancy smooth talking doctor talk me into SSRIs. Huge mistake on my part.
Thanks aunty and greetings from Finland! ❤
Loved my time living in Russia --great to hear your accent 💕 Appreciate your well-spoken and thorough presentation. May God bless you as you share your knowledge --that has been passed down from your dear family 😊
Excellent video! I love this plant and I am working hard to getting it going all over my porch 👊🏻🌻👊🏻
Oh! I have Lemon Balm growing in my inside grow tent right now! Along with Holy Basil and Chamomile, it makes the BEST TEA. I can't wait to see what you do with yours! I may have to make me some Lemon Balm Medicine. It's amazing stuff.
I would love to know what you use for your indoor grow tent. I would like to keep my indoor herbs growing in the winter.
I would love to have holy basil
@@Simplelifepreps I just bought a couple (one small, one large) off of Amazon. They come in all shapes and sizes and price ranges. Any decent LED grow light and a fan and you're good to go.
@@patroot2536 I got my first seeds from "Strictly Medicinal" seeds. I think Sow True Seeds also has a great, hardy strain. Once you get it to bloom and go to seed outside, it'll come back every year.
I am sooo happy you popped up here! I'm going to be binge watching your videos! ❤
You seem like such a nice person :) Thank you for your videos. I'm glad I discovered them!
Excellent video! Very thorough and easy to understand. Thank you! ❤️
Love this!! This is just what I needed to see. Thank you so much for this!
You're so welcome!
Just found your channel yesterday........love it! I also live in the northeast Hudson valley region.
Hi! Welcome!
Прекрасно! Истината е в простите неща, които срещаме всеки ден в градината си
So true.
Это правда! Моя бабушка говорила что нам Бог пошлёт всё необходимое.
hello, just found your channel and subscribed! Great video, thank you for all the information. I live in New Hampshire so it will be fun to follow you as you mentioned you are in New England so you probably have similar microclimate as I do. Thanks again and look forward to watching your videos!!
Hello Neighbor!
This was wonderful Liliya! Thank you! Keep it coming
Thank you!
@@lulishomestead6767 ps: I acquired a bag full of fresh ginger. How would you preserve it? Freeze? Salt method, like you did lemons and limes? I don't have a dehydrator. Thanks
There are a few ways of preserving ginger. One is just store in the fridge. My lasts a couple of months. Another is cut into small pieces and dehydrate great for using in nause/digestive tea. But fir cooking, my favorite method is to peel, cut into chunks, place in the food processor or a blender and turn into paste. Measure out one table spoon portions and flush freeze on a cookie sheet over night. Place little cubes into a freezer storage bag and take out how much you need from the freezer.
This video was so helpful. Your voice and personality are so lovely and it was so nice to sip on my tea and learn from you! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you. Your words are very kind.
I am so excited about walking my back yard looking for new plants. Please continue to inform us.
Organic free vegetables are the best!
Can you do book recommendations pleaseee? I really need that. Especially if there is a book in simpler english.
Love your channel!
Thank you
Hi, did you use stems as well as leaves? Thanks.
Love this video and your little hut!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
You are welcome
Lemon balm is so helpful for my anxiety
Very informative! Thank you! Could you have made the same tincture with dried?
Thank you. I only use fresh plants. When using dried there is a totally different formula.
Excellent thank you
😊
Please try grinding your own wheat into flour!! I hear many people have been healed of autoimmune disease!! It’s so wonderful too
Thank you. I have a mill and have tried the whole wheat berries. I believe it’s the amount of gluten content in wheat that is the problem. Red hard wheat berries have high gluten content about 12-13%. Spring soft wheat contains less. Rye berries have even lower around 3%. However, it will not produce that soft risen bread.
Loved this video! Thank you so much for sharing. I just have one question. How is this administered? Is it dropped under tongue....? directly into mouth.....?
Some people like to place drops under tongue. I prefer to place it in a small amount of water and drink it
Just went thru a bit of a drought, my lemon balm got dark specks on all the leaves, never saw that before...not mold, nor insect...any clue what it is and can I still use it that way???
Where in New England are you?
Washing doesn’t seem necessary since you strain through cloth right?
Just planted my first lemon balm plants a couple of weeks ago. They have gotten huge already. Your information was presented so well and all I’ve listened to. I learned the most from you. I just subscribed.
Thans you 😘
You're welcome 😊
Do you have to use alcohol?
I have an eleven year old grandson that is very active. Is it OK to give to him since it has alcohol in it? I would start with a couple of drops.
Y
Thanks
🙂
Can you dehydrate and then put in the vodka for 6 to 8 weeks? What is the difference between fresh vodka and dehydrated in vodka?
Dehydrated would require a different formula and it often includes water
I don't have a garden im in nj I just ordered 32 oz lemon balm concentrate I am assuming mixing it with vodka. But don't need to wait for weeks. Just wondering what would u do to dilute for an 8oz dropper bottle
I do not understand. What is a concentrate? A tincture is made with fresh plant material and vodka for 6-8 weeks. If using dry herb, the formula is very different. Still, I don't understand what you mean by concentrate.
@@lulishomestead6767 I got my answer I bought a lemon balm double infused olive oil concecentrate I just have to dilute with vg and and vodka if I choose. Is vegan 100% non gmo . This way the oil itself comes out to 2$ an oz. The oil itself in cool dark place last a year. Sorry if I confused u
@@attilasohajdanj8773 good grief, thats a lot of numbers and percentages there! Well done for thinking out the box like that! Impressive and always another option 😊
Where do you get the brown. Is all dark jars. Let's add dripper. ???
I am not sure what you are asking
I've been using books, put the leaves inside the pages and in a few days the are dried up. I'm cheap.
Love it!
I personally actually smoke lemmon balm and it feels super good
I do not recommend inhaling any smoke
@@lulishomestead6767 how come?
@@Jee7000lung health….
cannot see the jar when you are filling it with the vodka
I have a thyroid problem, and I use lemon balm.
Great herb
I make a lot of tinctures but lately wanted to get away from the alcohol and started using vegetable glycerin ...I usually heat the glycerin with the herb so I may try making a tincture with out heating with some lemon balm... lemon balm loves my yard & grows all over in my garden area..I am gonna harvest the first of some tomorrow ...it is getting tall already and is only middle of May here...I am always interested in how other ppl use hebs and make their tinctures or lotions...
I make oxymels. I can't stand the burn of the alcohol.
Glycerin is an alcohol (sugar alcohol.)
You can use vinegar if you want to abstain from alcohol.
Glycerine is a vegetable alcohol... However it can trigger diabetes issues...be warned. Remember glycerine tinctures shelf life is not as long ...if alcohol concerns you... Just make tea and add your tincture to hot tea..wait 30 seconds and alcohol will be cooked out ...
Also alcohol tinctures you use by 3-5 drops at a time... That's very little alcohol.
I just harvested a lot of lemon balm blossoms for tea. Is that ok?
Awesome
Hi it safe to drink it very day or have to take a break from it?
Great question. I always take a break and switch to something else after 2 months. Sometimes I only use it on as needed bases.
How long would you say that this tincture would last if stored properly?
My alcohol based tinctures are 10 years and more
@@lulishomestead6767 Thank you for the response. What about vodka type, besides the strong stuff for tinctures, does brand matter in quality or just the proof?
@@lathanos2011100-151 proof is best for medicinal tinctures.
What is a dropfull? Is that one full dropper full?
Yes exactly
Thank you very much for you video. I have a question. I thought you said we had to dehydrate the lemon balm? It looks like you are cutting fresh lemon balm for the tincture. Did I miss something? Thank you.
Oh I found the answer. Ty.
Dehydration is for the tea
So,as a person diagnosed with low thyroid,but,not taking medication for it,why would Lemon balm be bad for me? I have a lot of it growing around me. Thank you.
Lemon balm herb decreases active thyroid hormone. Since it’s already low with hypothyroidism you should avoid it. Herbs can be powerful and we need to learn to respect them 😊
Do you use essential oils?
Absolutely. I don't make them.
Can you make tea with fresh cut leaves?
Thank you for your question. Fresh leaves can be used, but it would be more of a broth than tea. Still delicious. When using fresh herb must increase the amount of herb.
That's more weak broth... But it can dry very quickly even in brown paper bag
I got so much brainfog and withdrawal from lemon balm :/ feels like smoking cannabis same tiredness effect in the head.. is Tea maybe better effect not so strong?
Tea is much more milder than tincture. How much and how often do you use tincture.
@@lulishomestead6767 never 3 days ago first time I took 30 drops as it Said in the label (vimergy) but I got so much brain fog and could not focus to read or anything just was annoying When i though it would help for focus and clarity , and when I Woke up i felt withdrawal feelings like i had taken a drug, chills and very low feelings like No happiness .. day aftee i took just one drop.. :/ i dont know If i want too take it more i didnt though it would feel like that cause all People wrote so Good about it.. ??? I took it for hyper thyroid and it help for that very Good
@@Feliciaa1992a smaller amount helps with focus. Too much negatively affects alertness though. I think you'd have to play around with the amount.
Edit: I forgot to add that I drink it in tea. A pot full but not every single day. I've had no problems doing it this way except for feeling thirsty. Also with tea it has better effects when you dont drink it too often. I doubt its good for those with liver problems.
Excellent video , helped me a lot , thank you ✌️x
Glad it helped
I have MINT Lemon Balm. Can it be tinctured?
Absolutely, check out my Lemon Balm Medicine video
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Is lemon balm good as an oxymel? If not, what herb(s) would you suggest? Thank you for your vids and info.
Yes! Absolutely!
Thank you so much. Bought a bunch of herbs to fill my new garden and just learning what I can do with each.
I make all kinds of oxymels. Even mix fruit, spices and herbs together. Best medicine ever!
What should the tincture smell like? Mine does not smell like lemon balm or alcohol.
does lemon balm die in winter , minus 40 degrees?
Mine survived the winter. In fact it looked like it always does, nice and healthy.
It is a perennial. It comes back every year. Mine spreads from seed.
What do you use the tincture for?
In the video I list many reasons why people use it this lemon balm tincture.
@@lulishomestead6767 I had to go back to listen to you painfully talking and talking and talking and no mention of any uses for the tincture! Now my ears hurt! thanks!
@@jrperrotta 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@J RP my goodness, you are rude!!!
@@marinadoerksen8107 Thanks! I try to be direct and to the point. I have zero tolerance for blabber and I'm only interested in the facts!
I made the biggest mistake of purchasing "lemon balm" from Home Depot 😭
Oh no! What happened?
@@lulishomestead6767 it had no scent! It was labeled Lemon Balm bit it clearly wasn't lol
So sad
Hard to find nearby. They run out. Mine died for harvesting too much in Fall
@@cloverleafeon4where do you/live ? Can you find a friend with a sample ?