Greek Lemon Balm Dried Leaves Leaf Loose Herb Tea 180g Melissa Officinalis
Greek Lemon Balm Dried Leaves Leaf Loose Herb Tea 180g Melissa Officinalis Origin: Greek Melissa officinalis, known as lemon balm, balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to south-central Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean region, and Central Asia. Melissa is a genus of perennial herbs in the Lamiaceae, native to Europe and Asia but cultivated and naturalized in many other places.The name Melissa is derived from the Greek word mélissa meaning honey, owing to the abundance of nectar in the flowers. The stems are square, like most other plants in the mint family. The leaves are borne in opposite pairs on the stems, and are usually ovate or heart-shaped and emit a lemony scent when bruised. Axillary spikes of white or yellowish flowers appear in the summer. The most commonly grown species of this genus is Melissa officinalis, commonly known in the United States as lemon balm, and as balm in England. Some people apply lemon balm to their skin to treat cold sores (herpes labialis). In foods and beverages, the extract and oil of lemon balm are used for flavoring. The content of this website is not and cannot be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or referral. All information is provided to readers by health professionals, for informational purposes only. This content is not intended to replace personalized medical advice, diagnosis, prognosis or treatment.