14-04-2007, 10:42 AM | #1 |
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lemon balm
Is it a safe plant for tortoises?
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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
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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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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.
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