lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
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Cygnet 22 and its sibling, Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin, are pot distilled at Copperworks using the vapor infusion method, which is ideal for getting the most out of delicate floral botanicals like lemon balm and rose petal, and producing a light, aromatic gin.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Pair your new table with our recipe for homemade lemon balm tea and these beautiful viola tea sandwiches.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Certain herbs, such as chamomile, hibiscus, and lemon balm, may have mild blood sugar-lowering effects.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Common nootropics in mocktails include l-theanine, lion’s mane mushroom, lemon balm and ginkgo biloba.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
Pair your new table with our recipe for homemade lemon balm tea and these beautiful viola tea sandwiches.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Certain herbs, such as chamomile, hibiscus, and lemon balm, may have mild blood sugar-lowering effects.
—Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
Common nootropics in mocktails include l-theanine, lion’s mane mushroom, lemon balm and ginkgo biloba.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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