lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
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Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Herbal teas that contain valerian root, lemon balm, and chamomile confer additional relaxation benefits that encourage sleep.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Herbal teas like valerian root, lemon balm, and chamomile act on the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to facilitate and improve sleep quality.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2024
Herbal teas that contain valerian root, lemon balm, and chamomile confer additional relaxation benefits that encourage sleep.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Herbal teas like valerian root, lemon balm, and chamomile act on the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to facilitate and improve sleep quality.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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