Lemon balm is famous for it's calming effects and is used for anxiety, sleep problems, and restlessness. It is also used to calm those with Alzheimer's and ADHD. It's helpful for Graves' disease, swollen airways, rapid heartbeat due to nervousness, and high blood pressure.ï»¿

Lemon balm is also used for digestive problems, including upset stomach, bloating, intestinal gas (flatulence), vomiting, and colic.

Some people apply lemon balm to their skin to treat cold sores and insect bites.ï»¿