Balm- Herbals

What is it used for?
 Wound Healing- to fight infection causing bacteria as Streptococci and
mycobacteria
o Contains Eugenol- an anesthetic (may help relieve wound pain)
 Herpes and Other Viral Infections- helps to fight herpes, mumps, and other
viruses
 Women’s Health- may calm the uterus to treat menstrual cramps, promote
menstruation
 Tranquilizer- relaxant, in Germany used as a sedative and tranquilizer
 Digestive Aid- relaxes the smooth muscle tissue of the digestive tract
Key Indicators/Explanations:
 Induces- Sweat, Menstruation
 Treatment of- Headaches, Hypertension, Stress, Flatulence, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Indigestion, Infant Colic, Wounds, Fever, Insomnia, Arthritis, Toothache,
Digestion
 Sedative/Tranquilizer- for Nervousness, Anxiety
Recommend:
 Bath- use 1/4 cup with bath water for the feeing and aroma
 Wounds- 2 t. leaves per 1 cup water, boil for 10 minutes, strain, apply with a clean
cloth
 Infection, Muscles, Stomach, Menstrual Cramps- 2 t. leaves per 1 cup water,
steep 10 to 20 minutes, drink 3 cups a day
 AVOID if- Pregnant, under age 2, if a thyroid problem, causes diarrhea,
upset stomach
What can I do?
 See your Health Care Provider
 See a FFF Registered Dietitian- on line for help
 Grows- about 2 feet tall, in the mint family, blooms throughout the summer, root
is perennial, grows from seeds, grows inside and outside, keep wet with partial
shade, harvest leaves before the plant flowers