Lemon Balm

[Lisa1302]

I have a LOTS of lemon balm in my yard..I have pulled all the small bits up as they amongst my other plants but have left 2 large bushes as my OH wants that for his wine.

So I have collected all the bits I have pulled up and was hoping to use it to make some water for my wipes? Do you think it would be okay? It says it is antibactieral and antiviral https://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/LemonBalm.html

So i might try how it says on here https://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/infusions.html - or does anyone have a better way?

 

[Kit]

I think that is the usual way of making herbal infusions. What a good idea! We have loads of lemon balm as well - I might have a goo too.

 

[Lisa1302]

Well I have pulled the leaves off, I am going to try making some with freshish leaves, they are a bit wilted from the sun, as I cant wait to dry them out!

I am going to put loads of leaves in - if its too strong I can water it down, thought that was more sensible than not enough and it being like dish water!

Will let you know how it goes!

I found this stuff https://www.thenaturalstore.co.uk/p...-baby-oil-with-calendula-and-lemon-balm/15747 so I am pretty sure its fine on baby bums!

 

[Lisa1302]

hmmmmm well I will use it for general wipes but I am not putting it her bum...It doesnt smell half as nice as the leaves do when they are rubbed, smells a bi horrible actually. What a bummer!