Summer Recipe

Mon, June 25, 2018

Enjoy our weekly wellness tip from Licensed Acupuncturist, Michael Savalli.

Cooling, Calming, Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a green, leafy herb; with a fresh, lemony aroma.  It can easily be made into teas, or added to recipes, for flavor, and health benefits.  It’s been used medicinally at least as far back as ancient Greece. It can be grown easily in your own herb garden and has a list of potential health benefits.

For starters, it can be used to treat painful, itchy insect bites.  (Just chew the leaves into a paste, and apply.) It’s also used to treat anxiety and nervousness.  As a tea, or water infusion, is relaxing and can help promote sleep. See if it will help relax an anxious child!  It is an antiviral, that can effectively relieve canker sores. It relaxes digestion and can soothe teething babies.  You can use the herb many ways, including the following from Alchemy of Herbs, by De La Floret.

 Lemon Balm Infusion (Promotes calm, and sleep.  Taken warm, or cold)

½ cup dries lemon balm
½ cup, dried oats raw (Avena sativa)
2 Tbs. dried rosebuds or rose petals
Pinch of stevia or honey to taste
(Serves about 3 cups)

 Directions

Boil 3 ½ cups of water.
Put all herbs in 1 qt. jar, and fill it with the boiled water.
Steep, covered, 4 hours or overnight. Strain. Add desired sweetener.
Drink within 24 hours.

Meet Michael Savalli, MSOM, L.Ac

Michael is a board certified NY State Licensed Acupuncturist, who received his Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions.  While in this program, he also specialized in Chinese Herbal Medicine. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying healthy this season, schedule your appointment and learn how Acupuncture and herbs can boost your immunity. 

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Cooking in season, local and organic is the way you can stay balanced with the energetic flow of the universe. This recipe is perfect for the May season!

With Love,

Liz

Elizabeth M. Martin, MSOM, L.Ac, LMT and the Staff at Hands on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, P.C.