Name: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Product Details

Also known as Sweet Melissa, lemon balm is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.

With a history spanning more than 2,000 years, lemon balm has long held a place in botanical tradition. Ancient Greek philosopher and botanist Theophrastus referred to the plant as “honey leaf,” a fitting name for an herb that attracts bees with its delicate flowers. The ancient Greeks and Romans also associated lemon balm with their respective goddesses Artemis and Diana.

Today, dried lemon balm is appreciated for its fresh, lemony aroma and versatility in botanical preparations. It is commonly used to prepare herbal teas and is also valued in traditional cosmetic and botanical applications.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Common Name: Sweet Melissa
Plant Part: Leaf
Processing: Cut & Sifted
Origin: Albania
Net Weight: 1 oz (28 g) Glass Jar with lid. An additional cork lid is also included.

Uses

Cosmetic: Infuse in water or carrier oil for use in handcrafted soaps, creams, lotions, and other hair and skincare preparations.

Culinary: Enjoy as an herbal tea or add to tea blends. Dried lemon balm can also be used to season soups, stews, rice, vegetables, salads, chicken, and fish.

Household: Use in homemade botanical cleaning preparations using water or alcohol infusions.

Aromatic: Add the fragrant leaves to potpourri, sachets, herbal pillows, and other aromatic botanical blends.

Other Information

Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, cultivated in herb gardens throughout North America and grown across parts of Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. It is known for its distinctive lemon flavor and fresh, citrusy aroma.

In the kitchen, lemon balm pairs beautifully with vegetables, rice, chicken, and fish. It also complements other herbs and seasonings, including mint, black pepper, rosemary, oregano, and marjoram.

Benefits

Supports relaxation: Traditionally used to promote a sense of calm and help with mild stress.

May support restful sleep: Traditionally used to help with occasional sleep difficulties.

Digestive wellness: Traditionally used to help ease mild digestive discomfort, including occasional gas and bloating.

Antioxidant properties: Contains rosmarinic acid and other plant compounds with antioxidant activity.

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