100% Albanian Organic Lemon Balm
100% Albanian Organic Lemon Balm
Common Name: Lemon Balm
Latin Name: Melissa officinalis
Medicinal Properties: Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb from the mint family. The leaves, which have a mild lemon aroma, are used to make medicine and flavor foods.
Lemon balm contains chemicals that seem to have a sedative and calming effect. It might also reduce the growth of some viruses and bacteria. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic).
Packaging method: Dried (Leaves) / Whole plant.
Place of Origin: Albania
Optimal Harvesting/Gathering Period: Early Summer
Product Properties: 100% organic, hand-picked.