lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
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Rose recommended ginger and cinnamon, for morning sickness, and lemon balm, for postpartum depression.
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Herbal Teas Chamomile, hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon balm are among the most common herbal teas.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Viar recommends avocado, nuts, and seeds; eating protein such as eggs, chicken, tofu, or fish at every meal; including slow-absorption carbohydrates such as potato, sweet potato, rice, and oatmeal; and drinking calming infusions such as chamomile or lemon balm.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
This collection features dill, parsley, chives, lemon balm, hyssop, fennel, chamomile, and nasturtium.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Herbal Teas Chamomile, hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon balm are among the most common herbal teas.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Viar recommends avocado, nuts, and seeds; eating protein such as eggs, chicken, tofu, or fish at every meal; including slow-absorption carbohydrates such as potato, sweet potato, rice, and oatmeal; and drinking calming infusions such as chamomile or lemon balm.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2025
This collection features dill, parsley, chives, lemon balm, hyssop, fennel, chamomile, and nasturtium.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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