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Listing is for 3 (6) Live seedlings 5 - 9 inches 2 plants in each 3" pot shipped priority.

Lemon balm is a lemon scented herb that comes from the same family as mint. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, and grown around the world. It has a very pleasant smell and works to repel mosquitoes.

Makes a great tea!

Ingredients for Lemon Balm Tea

1/4 cup fresh lemon balm leaves chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon raw honey optional

Instructions

Chop the lemon balm leaves to release their oils. Set aside.
Heat the water in a cup in the microwave or on the stove until boiling.
Mix the leaves and water in a mug and allow to stand 10 minutes to steep.
Stir in honey and strain if desired. Drink warm.

Lemon balm is said to:

soothe symptoms of stress

help relax

boost the mood

manages overactive thyroid

Fight Cancer and Herpes virus

reduce anxiety

boost cognitive function

ease insomnia

treat cold soles

helps manage ADHD in children

help relieve indigestion

treat nausea

minimize menstrual cramps

ease headache pain

lessen toothache pain