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.
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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
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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
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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