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If you’ve spent some time on Tik Tok lately, chances are you’ve come across the super popular lemon balm tea. It is known for its soothing and calming effects as well as its many health benefits. What’s possibly more exciting is the fact you can make this tea yourself at home with a few ingredients. Doing it yourself is simple, cost effective and may have even more health benefits than buying it ready made.
All you need to do to make this delicious tea, explains Better Homes and Gardens, is take some fresh lemon balm leaves, four cups of boiling water, honey or tea and some slices of lemon. If you do give it a try, enjoy the following five benefits this winter.
Improved sleep and sleep quality
Did you know that drinking lemon balm tea can help you sleep better? According to Healthline, drinking this flavorful tea can help a person sleep significantly better. It may even help those who suffer from insomnia or sleep grinding during sleep. If this sounds like you, or if you’ve been wanting to improve your sleep in general, sipping some lemon balm tea some time before going to bed can become part of a calming and relaxing night time routine.
Relaxation, calm and reduced stress
Who doesn’t want to bring in more calm and relaxation into their life? Reducing stress and stressors is a top priority for some, and if you find yourself in that category of people, look no further. Drinking lemon balm tea, according to Healthline, could help reduce depression and anxiety, and can be used to help you clear your mind from those negative feelings. So if you find yourself a bit more stressed or if you’ve had a particularly challenging day, this tea might be the perfect medicine for you.
Improved cognitive performance
Not only is this famous tea good for your mental and physical health - this study shows it can even be great for your brain, as it could improve your cognitive performance. If you are looking to stay away from caffeine but still want that boost of energy that coffee gives your brain, this could be a great alternative.
A boost to your immune system
As if all the above benefits weren’t enough, it seems like lemon balm tea helps you stay healthy by giving your immune system a boost. According to Yahoo News this tea can even be used on your skin to treat cold sores and similar wounds. Healthline explains here that lemon balm is great for preventing viruses by preventing the cells of certain viruses from multiplying. If that isn’t a magical property, what is?!
Antioxidant effect
Lemon balm, explains MedicalNewsToday, is a powerful antioxidant. Perhaps this is what allows it to destroy viruses, as mentioned above. Either way, antioxidants are great for your gut, your skin and your body in general. This healthy, natural tea is such a great option for your skin, as it contains no preservatives or any harmful ingredient. It is pure, herbal goodness, and your skin, body, mind and soul will thank you for enjoying it.
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