Lemon Balm

Available in cut herb (75g), 75g powder or 60 capsules.

A dog-friendly plant with a distinctive lemon-mint fragrance and flavor, lemon balm is best known as a nervine, a calming herb that soothes and relaxes.

It is also a digestive aid that neutralises gas in the stomach and intestines.

Lemon balm’s key constituents include volatile oils, tannins, flavonoids, terpenes, and eugenol. Its terpenes are relaxing, the tannins have antiviral effects, and eugenol calms muscle spasms, kills bacteria, and has an analgesic (pain-relieving) effect.

If your dogs’ flatulence drives you out of the room, you may especially appreciate lemon balm’s ability to reduce your dog’s gas.

Long considered a “universal remedy,” lemon balm is an herb that can be used for almost any ailment but is perhaps most strongly indicated in dogs with digestive problems, separation anxiety, canine sleep disorders, stress, and irritability. It is also an effective topical treatment for ringworm.

Use Fresh Lemon Balm

Finely mince or chop lemon balm leaves and add them to your dog’s food at the rate of 1 teaspoon per 7kg of body weight. This is approximately 1 tablespoon for a dog weighing 20-25kg.

Fresh minced lemon balm can also be used as a poultice or wound dressing. Mash leaves or pulverize them in a blender, apply to the affected area, and hold in place with a bandage.