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 is blended with rosemary leaf, Ceylon cinnamon bark, lemon balm, rose centifolia petals, and vitamin B6.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Hiyo, with its unique blend of functional ingredients, including ashwagandha, L-theanine, lion’s mane, lemon balm, passion flower, and ginger, and refreshing flavors, fits seamlessly into this trend, offering consumers a sophisticated alternative for social occasions.
—Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
However, dried lemon balm or tea bags may be more readily available.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Hiyo, with its unique blend of functional ingredients, including ashwagandha, L-theanine, lion’s mane, lemon balm, passion flower, and ginger, and refreshing flavors, fits seamlessly into this trend, offering consumers a sophisticated alternative for social occasions.
—Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
However, dried lemon balm or tea bags may be more readily available.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 10 Feb. 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 1 May. 2025.
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