lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
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Hemp With an intense herbaceous and bitter taste, hemp is often combined with more delicate flavors such as lemon balm to make a soothing tea.
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Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Formulated with a blend of essential oils—mint, lemon balm, rosemary, and rose—alongside grape extract and orange flower water, this mist helps prep the skin before makeup or provides a hydrating, refreshing boost even without makeup.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Formulated with a blend of essential oils—mint, lemon balm, rosemary, and rose—alongside grape extract and orange flower water, this mist helps prep the skin before makeup or provides a hydrating, refreshing boost even without makeup.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme
6.
—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
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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