lemon balm, a perennial herb found in the Mediterranean, Asia, Europe, and North America. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used for abdominal gas and cramping, and for cold sores. There is evidence of efficacy. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Its use is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, in children, or in those with known hypersensitivity to this herb. It should not be used in people with hypothyroidism.
