A strong tea will bring on a good sweat and cool the body by evaporation. A tea will also bring headache and sinus relief,stimulates digestion and relieves nausea. It makes a good mouthwash and sore throat remedy due to it's antiseptic properties. Gather flowers during summer and early fall during hot spells. Whole plant is a sedative.
Flowers kill bacteria,infused flower oil soothes wounds and earaches.
Smoke the leaves to open and relax bronchial passages. Boiled root tea calms the body inside and out. Lemon balm is only medicinally viable for about six months under the best conditions. If it has little aroma then it has little medicine. Fresh is best.