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Lemon Balm has a four-angled stem that supports 1-3 inch toothed, ovate leaves. Insignificant pale yellow flowers are produced in summer. At maturity, it reaches 12-32 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.Grow in moist soil in either full sun or part shade, and harvest leaves as flowering begins in summer. Perennial in zones 4-9

Questions & Comments

Hi,
What is this used for?Thank You.barbara

Aug 11th, 2010 at 10:39:23 PM PDT by

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a "calming" herb. 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). Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings. Today, lemon balm is often combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as valerian, chamomile, and hops, to help promote relaxation. It is also used in creams to treat cold sores (oral herpes). There is really too much to put in here.Follow the link I have given...it has alot of information on Lemon Balm.

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lemon-balm-000261.htm

Aug 12th, 2010 at 4:07:13 PM PDT by

Thank You,Sounds like a great herb to have in the garden.I appreciate the link and infomation.Barbara

Aug 12th, 2010 at 10:23:04 PM PDT by

You are very welcome. Glad I could help. If there is anything else I can do, please feel free to ask.

Aug 13th, 2010 at 8:51:15 PM PDT by

Lemon Balm- 25 seeds is in the Home & Garden | Other Home & Gardening Items category