Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis

Description

Melissa has traditionally been used as a gentle nervine (to soothe the nervous system) and in baths to support healthy skin. It is often used to promote a sense of calm and can be brewed into a citrusy lemon balm tea, incorporated into other herbal tea blends, and included in body care recipes. Lemon balm was traditionally used to uplift the spirits. A bath in lemon balm tea was believed to support heart health and to promote healthy skin. It was a common practice to apply lemon balm externally or to take it internally for its relaxing effects.