Lemon balm | Bakalokarpos

Mild, lemony scent

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), also called lemon balm, is an aromatic Mediterranean herb with a pleasant, slightly lemony aroma.

It got its name from the bees, which love its flowers.

Its dried leaves make a gentle tea, which is drunk hot or cold, plain or with chamomile, linden and honey.

Hot tea: 1 teaspoon of leaves in a cup of freshly boiled water, covered for 5–7 minutes.
Cold tea: let it cool and serve with ice and lemon slices.
In the kitchen: a few leaves flavor fruit salads, creams and syrups.

Lemon balm goes well with chamomile, linden, verbena or lavender, for an aromatic herbal blend.

It is mainly drunk as tea, hot or cold, plain or with honey and lemon.

It is a plant of the labiate family, also known as melissophyllum, with a pleasant lemon aroma. It is mainly used for tea.

Put 1 teaspoon of leaves in a cup of freshly boiled water, cover and leave for 5–7 minutes. Strain and add honey if desired.

No, lemon balm does not contain caffeine, which is why it can also be drunk at night.

With chamomile, linden, verbena, lavender or mint. Also goes well with honey and lemon.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, for children, or if you are taking medication, ask your doctor first.

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