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!

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Good advice

@jordanallen3078

Ай бұрын

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! ❤

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!

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

11 ай бұрын

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.

@patroot2536

6 күн бұрын

I would love to have holy basil

@JanicePhillips

6 күн бұрын

@@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.

@JanicePhillips

6 күн бұрын

@@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.

Прекрасно! Истината е в простите неща, които срещаме всеки ден в градината си

@user-vq7dw7zj8n

2 жыл бұрын

So true.

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

Это правда! Моя бабушка говорила что нам Бог пошлёт всё необходимое.

This was wonderful Liliya! Thank you! Keep it coming

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@markianayakymets7861

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

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.

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!

Hi, did you use stems as well as leaves? Thanks. Love this video and your little hut!

Lemon balm is so helpful for my anxiety

Can you do book recommendations pleaseee? I really need that. Especially if there is a book in simpler english.

Love this!! This is just what I needed to see. Thank you so much for this!

@lulishomestead6767

8 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Excellent video! Very thorough and easy to understand. Thank you! ❤️

Just found your channel yesterday........love it! I also live in the northeast Hudson valley region.

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Welcome!

Love your channel!

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

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

Жыл бұрын

Hello Neighbor!

Excellent thank you

@lulishomestead6767

3 ай бұрын

😊

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.

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your words are very kind.

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

I am so excited about walking my back yard looking for new plants. Please continue to inform us.

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

Organic free vegetables are the best!

Please try grinding your own wheat into flour!! I hear many people have been healed of autoimmune disease!! It’s so wonderful too

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

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.

Very informative! Thank you! Could you have made the same tincture with dried?

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I only use fresh plants. When using dried there is a totally different formula.

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???

Do you have to use alcohol?

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.....?

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Some people like to place drops under tongue. I prefer to place it in a small amount of water and drink it

Can you make tea with fresh cut leaves?

@lulishomestead6767

5 күн бұрын

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.

@user-tk7qo4rh4y

2 күн бұрын

That's more weak broth... But it can dry very quickly even in brown paper bag

Thans you 😘

@lulishomestead6767

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

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

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

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.

@attilasohajdanj8773

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@witcherwoo8938

10 ай бұрын

​@@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...

@lulabelle4760

10 ай бұрын

I make oxymels. I can't stand the burn of the alcohol.

@NanaWilson-px9ij

3 ай бұрын

Glycerin is an alcohol (sugar alcohol.) You can use vinegar if you want to abstain from alcohol.

@user-tk7qo4rh4y

2 күн бұрын

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.

How long would you say that this tincture would last if stored properly?

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

My alcohol based tinctures are 10 years and more

@lathanos2011

Жыл бұрын

@@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?

@beeswan9775

Жыл бұрын

@@lathanos2011100-151 proof is best for medicinal tinctures.

cannot see the jar when you are filling it with the vodka

I just harvested a lot of lemon balm blossoms for tea. Is that ok?

@lulishomestead6767

10 ай бұрын

Awesome

Do you use essential oils?

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I don't make them.

Hi it safe to drink it very day or have to take a break from it?

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Great question. I always take a break and switch to something else after 2 months. Sometimes I only use it on as needed bases.

I've been using books, put the leaves inside the pages and in a few days the are dried up. I'm cheap.

@lulishomestead6767

23 сағат бұрын

Love it!

Y Thanks

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

🙂

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.

@HMTWORN

Жыл бұрын

Oh I found the answer. Ty.

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Dehydration is for the tea

Where do you get the brown. Is all dark jars. Let's add dripper. ???

@lulishomestead6767

10 ай бұрын

I am not sure what you are asking

What is a dropfull? Is that one full dropper full?

@parisz

7 күн бұрын

Yes exactly

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.

@lulishomestead6767

23 сағат бұрын

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 😊

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

Жыл бұрын

Tea is much more milder than tincture. How much and how often do you use tincture.

@Feliciaa1992

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@ellehan3003

11 ай бұрын

​@@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.

I have MINT Lemon Balm. Can it be tinctured?

@lulishomestead6767

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely, check out my Lemon Balm Medicine video kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipN9mLWhhdaplKw.htmlsi=0jLDlFDix9zfUmIA

Is lemon balm good as an oxymel? If not, what herb(s) would you suggest? Thank you for your vids and info.

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Absolutely!

@RevvellRevati

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Bought a bunch of herbs to fill my new garden and just learning what I can do with each.

@lulabelle4760

10 ай бұрын

I make all kinds of oxymels. Even mix fruit, spices and herbs together. Best medicine ever!

does lemon balm die in winter , minus 40 degrees?

@ellehan3003

11 ай бұрын

Mine survived the winter. In fact it looked like it always does, nice and healthy.

@NanaWilson-px9ij

3 ай бұрын

It is a perennial. It comes back every year. Mine spreads from seed.

Excellent video , helped me a lot , thank you ✌️x

@lulishomestead6767

2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

What should the tincture smell like? Mine does not smell like lemon balm or alcohol.

I personally actually smoke lemmon balm and it feels super good

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

I do not recommend inhaling any smoke

@Jee7000

Жыл бұрын

@@lulishomestead6767 how come?

@elaineredner6546

10 ай бұрын

@@Jee7000lung health….

I have a thyroid problem, and I use lemon balm.

@lulishomestead6767

8 ай бұрын

Great herb

What do you use the tincture for?

@lulishomestead6767

Жыл бұрын

In the video I list many reasons why people use it this lemon balm tincture.

@jrperrotta

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

@TheDemoexpert

Жыл бұрын

@@jrperrotta 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@marinadoerksen8107

Жыл бұрын

​@J RP my goodness, you are rude!!!

@jrperrotta

Жыл бұрын

@@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 😭

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! What happened?

@cloverleafeon4

2 жыл бұрын

@@lulishomestead6767 it had no scent! It was labeled Lemon Balm bit it clearly wasn't lol

@lulishomestead6767

2 жыл бұрын

So sad

@PEsp-id7uw

Жыл бұрын

Hard to find nearby. They run out. Mine died for harvesting too much in Fall

@elaineredner6546

10 ай бұрын

@@cloverleafeon4where do you/live ? Can you find a friend with a sample ?