Headaches & cold sores- lemon balm

Headaches & cold sores- an infusion of lemon balm can be drunk everyday to relieve headaches, tension & tiredness & restore memory.

How to grow- plant in a container to stop from marauding around the garden like its 1^st cousin, mint. Repot every autumn using soil based potting compost, either into a larger container or by cutting the plant in half & repotting into the same pot size.

Recipe- to infuse, add 2 tsp of fresh herbs or 1 tsp of dried herbs to a small mug, pour boiled water, cover & steep for 5 minutes. Alternatively, allow to cool, then soak cotton wool in the tea & apply to cold sores to help them heal & prevent occurrence.