Lemon balm is a Mediterranean member of the mint family now most widely cultivated in Germany although English gardeners have considered lemon balm a valuable plants since at least the Elizabeth era.
A warm water infusion of lemon balm makes a good cleanser of cuts and scrapes as well as an expectorant and general tonic.
For daily use, it can be blended with tea. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a pleasing lemon flavor and fragrance that makes an enjoyable tea.
The fragrance of the plant is citrusy and fresh.
It has a delicate lemon mint flavor and is valued as a carminative and reducer of fever.
Lemon balm is boiled in water before sweeten with honey and drink to invigorate the body. Honey saturated with lemon balm essence has a citrus punch with a hint of mint.
Like most herbs, lemon balm is antibacterial and antiviral in nature. Lemon balm is said to soothe the digestion, calm, the nerves and help in the fighting of herpes simplex virus.
Lemon balm tea
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