Boiling a handful of willow leaves or bark scrapings in a quart of water can help with poison ivy or oak. Apply it to the area after cooling the liquid. Pat it on wiht a soft cloth to relive itching

Take a few leaves of Lemon Balm and chew them in your mouth until you release the oil in the leaves. Place the leaves on an insect bite and this will relieve itching.

Make a tea from the leaves and drink to treat colds, headaches, to calm stomach and relieve menstruations cramps. Place crushed leaves on wounds to enhance healing. Chew leaves and place on insect bites to relieve itching.

Mouse Cat enjoying Lemon Balm I have planted under one of the Oaks.