lemon balm

**sarah** · 14-04-2007, 10:42 AM

Is it a safe plant for tortoises?

Becks · 14-04-2007, 12:56 PM

Hi sarah im not sure on this 1 this is the info i have managed to find on it ....
As a medicinal plant, lemon balm has traditionally been employed against catarrh, fever, flatulence, headaches, influenza, and toothaches. It has also been used as a carminative, diaphoretic, and sedative. Recent evidence suggests that lemon balm has a depressant or sedative action on the central nervous systems of laboratory mice, (7.5-90). Oil of balm has also been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antispasmodic activity. Lemon balm has been reported to be an insect repellent ..Lemon balm is generally considered safe for human consumption as a spice/natural flavoring and a plant/oil extract ..
not a great help i know but is a bit more info on the plant itself

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piglet · 14-04-2007, 01:50 PM

Sarah Lemon balm is a lamium part of the dead nettle family so would imagine its edible if they will eat it

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**sarah** · 14-04-2007, 02:24 PM

Thanks Becks and Darren, havve planted a small plant in the red foots and Poppy went mad for it so i moved it before she ate it all lol.

14-04-2007, 10:42 AM	#1
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	lemon balm Is it a safe plant for tortoises? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

14-04-2007, 12:56 PM	#2
Becks Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset UK Posts: 4,035	Hi sarah im not sure on this 1 this is the info i have managed to find on it .... As a medicinal plant, lemon balm has traditionally been employed against catarrh, fever, flatulence, headaches, influenza, and toothaches. It has also been used as a carminative, diaphoretic, and sedative. Recent evidence suggests that lemon balm has a depressant or sedative action on the central nervous systems of laboratory mice, (7.5-90). Oil of balm has also been shown to have antiviral, antibacterial, and antispasmodic activity. Lemon balm has been reported to be an insect repellent ..Lemon balm is generally considered safe for human consumption as a spice/natural flavoring and a plant/oil extract .. not a great help i know but is a bit more info on the plant itself luv becks xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx __________________ horsfields ,redfoots ,southern and northan morrocans, map turtle . http://www.redfoottortoiseplace.piczo.com

14-04-2007, 01:50 PM	#3
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Sarah Lemon balm is a lamium part of the dead nettle family so would imagine its edible if they will eat it D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

14-04-2007, 02:24 PM	#4
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	Thanks Becks and Darren, havve planted a small plant in the red foots and Poppy went mad for it so i moved it before she ate it all lol. __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

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