LEMON BALM LEAVES: wondeful addition to salads and soups. TEA: delightful flavor. A cup of warm lemon balm tea, sweetened with a touch of honey, is a wonderful remedy for: headache depression insomnia digestion Combined with CHAMOMILE FLOWERS, it helps take the edge off a stressful day. DIGESTION: Possessing a high concentration of essential oils, it has antispasmodic powers and helps relieve gas pains. ALLERGIES: Because of its antihistiminic properties, it is also used to reduce the effects of allergies. Combined with NETTLE, lemon balm provides an effective, nontoxic tea for allergies. Pregnancy: Lemon balm (and nettles) can be used safely by pregnant women.