lemon balm

noun

: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also : its leaves

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It’s crafted with powerful herbs known to help bloat like organic ginger extract along with a special blend of organic peppermint leaf, lemon balm, and dandelion root extract. Brianna Peters, Vogue, 30 June 2025 This may be because lemon balm has prebiotic properties. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 June 2025 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, lemon balm, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram, mint, tarragon and thyme. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2025 The gin presents floral and peppery aromas, featuring notes of wildflowers, juniper berries, lemon balm, and sage. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemon balm

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemon balm was in 1864

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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

lemon balm

noun
: a bushy perennial Old World mint of the genus Melissa (M. officinalis) often cultivated for its fragrant lemon-flavored leaves and tops that have been used to make a diaphoretic tea

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