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In the past Ive gravitated toward stress-relieving, sleep-promoting comforting blends at the grocery store.
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So, basically anything featuring the Sleepytime Tea Bear.
(Insert raised eyebrow here.)
So is it legit?
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Heres what the research and experts have to say.
short-term or situational) symptoms.
The not-so-good news: We still need more quality research.
That said, we have an idea of how lemon balmmighthelp with stress relief.
It also plays well with others.
It can also cause bloating and an upset stomach, the expert says.
Oh, and as for the TikTok claims that making a lemon balm elixir can be a flat-tummy solution?
Theres also no scientific evidence to back up the bloating and weight-loss claims, Amidor says.
I would call this trend fiction.
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(You probably already knew the answer to that one though.)
Your doctor can ensure its safe for you and wont interact with any medication youre already taking.
Plus, while drinking tea might seem pretty harmless, making it an indefinite habit can be risky.
(More on that below.)
Steep in hot or boiling water, and youre set.
I took the experts advice and began drinking one cup of lemon balm tea nightly.
But if youre a curious tea drinker wondering whether it could help with occasional sleep or stress?
Its definitely worth picking up a box on your next grocery run.
My nightly mug of lemon balm tea
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