Lemon Balm

[Guest guest]

Also something from Phytopharmica called " Herpalieve "

containing the melissa extract. I heard the researchers of this

product explain its efficacy. It inhibits replication of the virus

preventing spread. The Lemon Balm probably helps because of its vit

C content which is good too.

Dr. Sooley

At 11:32 PM 4/18/00 -0400, you wrote:

Hi list. Just wanted to tell you that I

have seen LEMON BALM PREVENT

COLD-SORE OUTBREAK FIVE OF FIVE TIMES.

The lemon balm herb is rubbed into the palm with some oil, olive, castor,

glycerin, or other and applied as a paste for 20 min. as soon as the

'tingle'

of the herpe (or " hippie " as it is affectionately known in our

home) is felt

forthcoming. If you wait too long as my teenager did on the last hippie,

it

doesn't prevent the outbreak.

Foggs

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[Guest guest]

I have lemon balm growing wild around where I live.

I've made it into a soothing tea and used it in

Potporri, but I've never thought of this use for it.

Wonderful!

Jan Bolen

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/19/2000 9:26:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Drgeorge@... writes:

<< Also something from Phytopharmica called " Herpalieve " containing the

melissa extract. I heard the researchers of this product explain its

efficacy. It inhibits replication of the virus preventing spread. The

Lemon Balm probably helps because of its vit C content which is good too.

Dr. Sooley

>>

Yeah, we probably tried Herpalieve when it came out a few years ago. It

probably didn't work. By the way, I know you heard the researchers explain

it's efficacy, but do you know of anyone personally who has utilized this

medication effectively?

I really am not interested in the controlled studies that have been funded by

the corporate giants. Glorifying chemicals, using only select or altered

conclusions, defying common sense to make a buck at my expense? No thanks,

Doc.

We tried everything for the ten years my daughter has had cold sores, believe

me. Sarsaparilla/dandelion tea also prevents the outbreak but is not as

convenient as the lemon balm. Also, with the protocol, she has only

1/10 of the outbreaks she used to.

See, the problem when you break down a plant to synthetically produce a

cheaper commodity, is that no matter what a good scientist you are, you still

gotta answer to God; or at least whatever you call the cycle of evolution

that led to the plant being what it is. It probably took billions of years to

perfect itself and only a few years for man to break it down and similate it.

It just doesn't seem to work. Also, a person today has access to all of the

knowledge put forth on paper by all of the people before him. Say, Einstein;

anyone can use his knowledge for whatever they like. Put into the wrong

hands, this knowledge could theoretically become destructive, to say the

least. One person has access to millions of documents to use as he sees fit.

The problem is, that you can't always trust the results. Accurate as the

results may be, the interest of the inventor is not always what one might

hope and, unfortunately, some doctors do not express a concern for the long

term affects of synthetic medicines. Common sense now tells me to pass on the

Herpalieve. Thanks anyways.

extract (melissa officinalis) is that of lemon balm. It could be the

essential oils with citral, the citronelal, geraniol and linalool, the bitter

principle, the acids or tannin, which make up the active constituants in

lemon balm, that make it it effective. Did you know that lemon balm is a

carminative, diaphoretic, calmative, antipyretic and antispasmodic? It also

has many other uses you might find helpful, without any of those awful

side-effects common in commercial medicines. The best part about it is that

it is growing right in my yard.

As for retitling Dr. s book to something that you find more appropriate,

well, I think that the current title is fine and suits the book quite well.

Foggs

[Guest guest]

A couple clarifications. Herpalieve (melissa extract) is not a

drug...it's an herbal product made and researched in Germany.

I was throwing out an idea that might help some people. I'm

interested in lemon balm, and if it will work for as many people as does

the melissa extract in my experience. And yes, I've used the

product myself so I know that it works for me.

<< extract (melissa officinalis) is that of lemon

balm.>>

What do you mean? Is the melissa extract and lemon balm the

same thing? If so, then I agree with your original post.

I do not prescribe medications and share most of the disgust that you do

with how petrochemical drug are destroying the health of our

country.

At 01:46 PM 4/23/00 -0400, you wrote:

In a message dated 4/19/2000 9:26:53 AM

Eastern Daylight Time,

Drgeorge@... writes:

<< Also something from Phytopharmica called " Herpalieve "

containing the

melissa extract. I heard the researchers of this product explain

its

efficacy. It inhibits replication of the virus preventing

spread. The

Lemon Balm probably helps because of its vit C content which is good

too.

Dr. Sooley

>>

Yeah, we probably tried Herpalieve when it came out a few years ago. It

probably didn't work. By the way, I know you heard the researchers

explain

it's efficacy, but do you know of anyone personally who has utilized this

medication effectively?

I really am not interested in the controlled studies that have been

funded by

the corporate giants. Glorifying chemicals, using only select or altered

conclusions, defying common sense to make a buck at my expense? No

thanks,

Doc.

We tried everything for the ten years my daughter has had cold sores,

believe

me. Sarsaparilla/dandelion tea also prevents the outbreak but is not as

convenient as the lemon balm. Also, with the protocol, she has only

1/10 of the outbreaks she used to.

See, the problem when you break down a plant to synthetically produce a

cheaper commodity, is that no matter what a good scientist you are, you

still

gotta answer to God; or at least whatever you call the cycle of evolution

that led to the plant being what it is. It probably took billions of

years to

perfect itself and only a few years for man to break it down and similate

it.

It just doesn't seem to work. Also, a person today has access to all of

the

knowledge put forth on paper by all of the people before him. Say,

Einstein;

anyone can use his knowledge for whatever they like. Put into the wrong

hands, this knowledge could theoretically become destructive, to say the

least. One person has access to millions of documents to use as he sees

fit.

The problem is, that you can't always trust the results. Accurate as the

results may be, the interest of the inventor is not always what one might

hope and, unfortunately, some doctors do not express a concern for the

long

term affects of synthetic medicines. Common sense now tells me to pass on

the

Herpalieve. Thanks anyways.

extract (melissa officinalis) is that of lemon balm. It could be

the

essential oils with citral, the citronelal, geraniol and linalool, the

bitter

principle, the acids or tannin, which make up the active constituants in

lemon balm, that make it it effective. Did you know that lemon balm is a

carminative, diaphoretic, calmative, antipyretic and antispasmodic? It

also

has many other uses you might find helpful, without any of those awful

side-effects common in commercial medicines. The best part about it is

that

it is growing right in my yard.

As for retitling Dr. s book to something that you find more

appropriate,

well, I think that the current title is fine and suits the book quite

well.

Foggs

[Guest guest]

Hi :

When I experience breathlessness from talking, my heart rate is up.

Sometimes I feel I am not taking deep enough breaths and am breathing from

the top of my lungs as well as talking from the top of the lungs.

I haven't experience this problem much lately since following the supplement

list. I wish I knew the answer as I would like to know too.

I sure understand what you're going through. Maybe the supplements

you're taking are not in balance?

Tmmw71@... wrote:

I need some advice. I have been taking

lemon balm and found that it works

great for my hyper symptoms. Of course, I have good days

and bad days. On

the bad days I take it and it works pretty well, but on the good

days I don't

take it at all because my heart rate will be very low and I am

not shaky,

etc... I was wondering if even on my good days I should be

taking this in

order to not have bad days?

Something else. I have horrible problems with shortness of

breath especially

when I have to talk a lot (like at work). I have this problem

even on the

"good" days when my heart rate is around 74 bpm. Does anyone

have any idea

why? I would have thought that shortness of breath is from

fast heart rate???

Thank you all for any responses.

[Guest guest]

I understand that the shortness of breath when speaking is do to the

rise in the adrenals. For me this is more of a problem when my

thyroid levels are out of wack although I still experience this

problem to a slighter degree when my throid levels are in range. I

started to pay attention to this phenomina and notice that the more

of have at stake with what I am saying the more I struglle to catch

my breath.

MA

-- In hyperthyroidism@y..., mmztcass <mmztcass@q...> wrote:

> Hi :

>

> When I experience breathlessness from talking, my heart rate

> is up. Sometimes I feel I am not taking deep enough breaths

> and am breathing from the top of my lungs as well as talking

> from the top of the lungs. I haven't experience this

> problem much lately since following the supplement list. I

> wish I knew the answer as I would like to know too. I sure

> understand what you're going through. Maybe the supplements

> you're taking are not in balance?

>

>

>

>

> Tmmw71@c... wrote:

>

> > I need some advice. I have been taking lemon balm and

> > found that it works

> > great for my hyper symptoms. Of course, I have good days

> > and bad days. On

> > the bad days I take it and it works pretty well, but on

> > the good days I don't

> > take it at all because my heart rate will be very low and

> > I am not shaky,

> > etc... I was wondering if even on my good days I should

> > be taking this in

> > order to not have bad days?

> >

> > Something else. I have horrible problems with shortness

> > of breath especially

> > when I have to talk a lot (like at work). I have this

> > problem even on the

> > " good " days when my heart rate is around 74 bpm. Does

> > anyone have any idea

> > why? I would have thought that shortness of breath is

> > from fast heart rate???

> >

> > Thank you all for any responses.

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

As my lemon balm keeps multiplying (it is as easy as mint to grow) I came across this bit of info. Suzi Lemon Balm: It "causeth the mind and heart to become merry... and driveth away all troublesome cares and thoughts of of the mind, arising from melancholy and black choler.. "British herbalist, Culpepper, mid-seventeenth century. Lemon Balm was a symbolic plant used to transmit messages between lovers and also signified sympathy. Latin name officinalis. It is a loosely branched, upright perennial that attracts attention by its scent rather than appearance. Lemon Balm (or Balm) is a member of the mint family. It has square stems and has two-lipped white or yellowish tubular flowers in clusters. Touch the leaves and your fingers will smell of lemon with a hint of mint. Native to southern Europe and North

Africa, it now grows wild and is cultivated throughout the world. Study shows this herb has a sedative effect on the central nervous system. The oil of lemon balm seems to inhibit bacteria and viruses. It is a very gentle herb with a mint-like flavor. It has been used as a tea to treat many children's disorders such as colds and flus. It relieves anxiety and tension and is an excellent digestive relaxant. The Commission E approved the internal use of lemon balm for nervous sleeping disorders and functional gastrointestinal complaints. German Standard License for lemon balm tea approves it for nervous disorders of sleep and of the gastrointestinal tract, and to stimulate the appetite. Unless otherwise prescribed: 1.5–4.5 g cut herb several times daily, as needed. Note: Combinations with other sedative and/or carminative herbs may

be beneficial. Infusion: 1.5–4.5 g in 150 ml water. Fluid extract 1-1 (g/ml): 1.5–4.5 ml.

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