Histamine Tracker
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is a low-histamine herb with no known role in triggering or blocking histamine breakdown.
This gentle herb from the mint family doesn't appear in histamine intolerance literature as a problematic ingredient.
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Often used as a tea — lemon balm tea is popular for its calming qualities, and it's generally considered a safe herbal option for those looking to cut back on caffeinated drinks like black or green tea
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Fresh or dried — both forms are considered low-histamine, making it a flexible option across different uses
Lemon balm tea is often mentioned as a comfortable choice for people who want a warm drink without the concerns associated with more stimulating teas.
Track your reactions to lemon balm in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)