(Melissa officinalis) Lemon balm has several uses that make it a desirable herb. Use for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal purposes. Lemon balm is easy to grow from seed sown in the spring or early fall. Very aromatic with a sweet lemon-mint scent that the wind will carry to your nose.
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Lemon balm is a richly fragrant herb prized for its bright, lemon-scented leaves and wide range of culinary and traditional herbal uses. Valued since medieval times, it was so admired for its beauty and aroma that Charlemagne ordered it grown in monastery gardens throughout his empire. The fresh leaves add a gentle citrus flavor to teas and foods, and they are also enjoyed for their calming scent in sachets or soothing baths. Long used in herbal traditions, lemon balm has been associated with promoting relaxation, supporting sleep, and easing mild digestive discomfort. Easy to grow and well suited to containers, this versatile herb is as practical as it is pleasing in the garden.
