Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm 

Named Melissa — the Greek word for honeybee — this beloved mint family member has attracted both pollinators and herbalists for over 2,000 years. Its bright, lemony fragrance and gentle flavour make it as welcome in the kitchen as in the apothecary, equally at home flavouring a homemade soda or steeping into a quiet evening cup.

Traditionally used in herbal medicine to help relieve restlessness and nervousness, and to ease mild digestive disturbances such as bloating and upset stomach. The kind of herb that gently invites your nervous system to soften — without sedating it.

Rich in rosmarinic acid and other aromatic compounds, lemon balm has been a cornerstone of European herbal tradition for centuries, often paired with other calming herbs for an evening wind-down ritual.

How to use: Add 1–3 tbsp of dried leaf per cup of hot water. Steep covered for 3–10 minutes and strain. Also lovely cold-steeped in water, blended into homemade sodas, or combined with other herbs for a custom tea blend.

Ingredients: Organic lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

Caution: Contraindicated with anti-anxiety medications. Large doses may inhibit thyroid production in some people. 

Note: Herbs are traditionally used to support overall wellness. Individual results may vary. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medications.