lemon balm

noun

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

also : its leaves

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Recent Examples on the Web

Shitake mushroom extract works to improve elasticity, while lemon balm heals the delicate skin and green microalgae hydrates. —Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023

Chamomile, passion flower, and lemon balm relax the mind and the body and prepare you for a restful night of sleep. —Michael Wright, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2021

The herbal mix contains extracts of ashwagandha root, lavender, valerian root, lemon balm leaf, and chamomile. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022

This supplement is formulated with a blend of powerful ingredients, including ashwagandha, lemon balm, and B vitamins. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022

Made with sparkling water, real fruits, and an herbal blend of ginseng, lemon balm, and L-Theanine, this drink is perfect for those who want to relax and recharge. —Dallas News, 10 Nov. 2022

Happy Healthy Hippie Joy-Filled is made with a blend of lemon balm, ginkgo leaf, gotu kola, St. John's Wort, ashwagandha, and rhodiola root. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022

Plus, the inclusion of lemon balm and lavender smells divine. —Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022

This facial mist is formulated with aloe water to unclog pores and smooth textured skin, as well as anti-inflammatory lemon balm water to detoxify pores and minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation. —Carine Lavache, ELLE, 23 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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