Lemon Balm Recipe
There’s something deeply rewarding about crafting your own herbal remedies, and lemon balm is one of the easiest and most effective herbs to start with.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Lemon Balm Leaves Rinsed, patted dry, finely chopped
- 250 ml Vodka or Apple Cider Vinegar At least 40% ABV if using alcohol
- 1 jar Glass Jar with Lid Sterilised and airtight
- 1 piece Cheesecloth or Fine Strainer For straining the extract
- 1 Funnel For easier pouring into bottles
Instructions
- Prepare the Jar: Sterilise your glass jar with boiling water and let it dry completely.1 jar Glass Jar with Lid
- Add the Lemon Balm: Place the chopped leaves loosely in the jar. Don’t pack them tightly.1 cup Fresh Lemon Balm Leaves
- Pour the Base: Cover the leaves fully with vodka or vinegar. Ensure all leaves are submerged.250 ml Vodka or Apple Cider Vinegar
- Seal and Label: Seal the jar tightly. Label with the date and ingredients.
- Store and Shake: Keep the jar in a cool, dark cupboard. Shake it every few days to redistribute the herbs.
- Strain and Bottle: After 4–6 weeks, strain the mixture using a cheesecloth or fine strainer. Bottle the liquid in amber glass dropper bottles if possible.1 piece Cheesecloth or Fine Strainer, 1 Funnel