Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb in the mint family known for its light, lemony scent and flavor. Native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, it has been cultivated for ...

Here, a dietitian shares the ways that the herb lemon balm benefits your health, plus five delicious lemon balm recipes to try. Fresh lemon balm can be hard to track down in supermarkets, so if you ...

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Earning the title of Herb of the Year in 2007 by the International Herb Association, lemon balm is a hidden gem of the herb gardening world. All mints have the reputation of being easy to grow, and ...

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If you spend any time on social media, you’ve likely seen recipes for the viral lemon balm elixir that reportedly aids weight loss and tames bloating. But what is lemon balm, and can it really help ...

Nowadays, it seems like everywhere you look online you’ll find a new weight loss solution, from fad diets to trendy cleanses. And if there’s one place that’s become an excavation site, if you will, it ...

Lemon balm is found in a wide array of products, including medicines, food flavorings, teas, and cosmetics. 1 Fresh or dried, it is often used to make infusions of cooking oils and in salad dressings.

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Stressed, bloated, and stuck in a weight loss rut? I discovered lemon balm tea as a simple herbal remedy, but it quickly became my secret weapon for feeling better—inside and out. Backed by science ...

Feeling sluggish, bloated, and struggling to shed those extra pounds? I know the frustration all too well. That’s when I stumbled upon lemon balm tea—a simple, soothing herbal remedy that turned into ...