01/28/2026
🌱 Herb Spotlight: Orange Balm
(Melissa officinalis – citrus-forward expression)
Orange balm carries the same gentle, heart-centered energy as lemon balm, with a brighter, sunnier citrus note that feels uplifting without being overstimulating.
Traditionally used to:
✨ Calm the nervous system
✨ Ease stress and tension held in the chest
✨ Support emotional balance and gentle mood elevation
✨ Soothe digestion connected to stress
While lemon balm is often known for its soft, cooling calm, orange balm brings a subtle warmth and joy, making it especially helpful for:
• Busy minds that won’t quite slow down
• Emotional heaviness or low mood
• Stress that shows up as tightness or restlessness
• Evening wind-downs that still need a little lift
Orange balm reminds the body that calm doesn’t have to feel heavy, it can feel light, hopeful, and steady.
🌿 How to use it:
Orange balm shines as a tea for daily nervous system support or as a tincture when you need gentle, fast-acting relief. It also pairs beautifully with herbs like lemon balm, tulsi, or chamomile.
Ask us how to use orange balm as a tea or tincture next time you stop in , we’ll help you choose what fits your body best 🤎
