*Designated an invasive species in the following states, no sale: OR
Lemon Balm is one of the most beloved herbs in the world of Western botanicals. Yielding a very delicious lemony taste and uplifting scent, this herbaceous perennial is prolific and makes a vital addition to any aromatic and medicinal garden.
Melissa officinalis has been worked with for many centuries and was considered a very sacred plant to the honeybee priestesses of Ancient Greece called Melissae who worshipped the goddess Artemis. It is said that Lemon Balm/Melissa grew outside of their temples and was a patron plant for honeybees who would flock to the flowers. And indeed, the Honeybee and other pollinators love this amazing plant.
Lemon Balm possesses gentle nervine, antispasmodic and rather incredible antiviral qualities. The many other properties lend Melissa to be used an ally for stress, insomnia and in helping quell colds and flu. The leaves make a delicious herbal tea and a nice cooling iced tea in the warmer months too.