Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm — Melissa officinalis

With its soft green leaves and delicate lemon fragrance, lemon balm has been cherished in monastery gardens, cottage herb plots and European apothecaries for centuries. Its botanical name Melissa, meaning honeybee, reflects the plant’s longstanding association with bees and the garden.

Traditionally enjoyed in evening and after-meal herbal infusions, lemon balm brings a fresh, gently citrus character to botanical blends.

Ways to use: Herbal tea infusions, botanical blends, aromatic baths and culinary infusions where food-grade.

Our botanicals: Carefully selected from a specialist botanical supplier and hand-packed in small batches by Hearthwise Herbals.

Traditional correspondences: Jupiter · Cancer · Air
Energetics: Warming · Drying

Cautions: Seek professional advice during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if taking medication, particularly thyroid medication.

50 g | Dried botanical