Another herb that has been used extensively in Chinese medicine is lemon balm. Both the foliage and the trunk of the plant are known for their soothing properties, minerals and trace minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin C and B. It acts as a sedative in headaches, stomach disorder, flu, colds and helps reduce urinary bladder infections. The lemon balm can be combined with thistle, bermuda grass, echinacea, ginger and create very nice drinks and of course do not forget to add a small sprinkle of Ceylon cinnamon.