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Lemon Balm
(Melissa officinalis)


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Description:
Lemon balm is strong lemon scented perennial herb. Bees love the flowers and when in bloom it attract loads of beneficial insects. The leaves make tasty herbal tea as well.

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • part shade
  • well draining moist soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: leaves
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Health benefits:
  • soothes herpes sore (external use)
  • settles the stomach (internal)
  • relaxes nerves (internal)

How to use?
  • ​infusion
  • dried teas​
  • tinctures
  • creams, lotions & salves

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