Lemon balm has traditionally been employed against bronchial inflammation, earache, fever, flatulence, headaches, high blood pressure, influenza, mood disorders, palpitations, toothache and vomiting. A tea made from Lemon balm leaves is said to soothe menstrual cramps and helps relieve PMS. Dried leaf as a tea, tincture, or made into an ointment. Fresh leaf as an essential oil, tincture, or fresh leaf tea.