Organic Lemon Balm Extract

Rosmarinic acid is a polyphenol antioxidant found in many herbs, including lemon balm, rosemary, basil, thyme, and mint. It is naturally occurring in these plants and is studied for its potential antioxidant properties. Known for its presence in a range of herbs, rosmarinic acid is valued for its role in protecting cells from oxidative stress and supporting general wellness. These compounds contribute to the appeal of lemon balm as a versatile addition to wellness routines.

Our lemon balm capsules contain a 6:1 lemon balm extract. This means that the strength of the extract is 6 times stronger than regular lemon balm powder. We've taken 3000mg of lemon balm leaves and concnetrated them six times which allows us to pack them into a single 500mg dose.

We found the lemon balm extract too sticky to encapsulate on it's own, so we needed to add a drier powder to help. We could have added flour, or alfalfa which is commonly added as a bulking agent but we wanted to keep our product as pure as could be so we added a small amount of dry lemon balm powder instead.

Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin and Colloidal Anhydrous Silica are used in the manufacture of our Lemon Balm Extract powder. During the extraction process, lemon balm leaves undergo a liquid form of extraction, and to convert this liquid extract into a powder, it must be dehydrated using a method known as spray drying. For this process, a drying agent is required, which is where maltodextrin and colloidal anhydrous silica come in. These ingredients are commonly used in the industry as part of the drying process.As part of our commitment to transparency and our Soil Association certification, we list all ingredients used in our products, including these drying agents. While many encapsulated herbal extracts contain similar drying agents, we ensure full disclosure of all components used in our product formulation.