Organic lemon balm
Lemon balm is a lemon-scented, aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family with toothed, heart-shaped leaves and small blue, yellow or white flowers, native to the Mediterranean, Asia and Europe. It is widely cultivated throughout the temperate zone of the world. Melissa is a Greek word meaning ‘bee’ because bees love this wonderfully fragrant herb.
For centuries, lemon balm has been used for its health benefits and is also highly valued for its emotional and spiritual effects. It was often used to create a sense of peace. It was drunk only as a melissa tea or mixed with other herbal tea blends and used in body care. Long used to soothe the heart and body, the delicate lemon flavour of melissa lifts the spirits and adds flavour to any culinary dish to which it is added. It is used in jams and jellies, as a garnish for salads and in drinks. In addition, molasses is used to make perfumes, cosmetics and ointments.
The use of molasses dates back thousands of years to ancient Roman and Greek times. As Nicholas Culpeper (English botanist, herbalist, physician) mentioned, the properties of melissa are spiritual, affect emotions and are good for heart health. Melissa officinalis is used in Ayurveda to calm the stomach and balance the mood. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is considered to be energetically cooling and drying. Our ancestors used the melissa for relaxation and emotional balance.
