lemon balm

noun

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

also : its leaves

Examples of lemon balm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Internal medicine physician Manjaree Daw, MD, told Cleveland Clinic that lemon balm can be a gentler option than prescription sleep aids. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Internal medicine physician Manjaree Daw, MD, told Cleveland Clinic that lemon balm may help with mild sleep issues. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration. — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Research links chamomile to improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety, while lemon balm has traditionally been used to calm a frazzled nervous system. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lemon balm

• diatom
• intercom
• aplomb
• balaam
• begam
• cocom
• embalm
• islam
• pogrom
• salaam
• sitcom
• bom

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