Lemon Balm is a popular ingredient of herb teas, having a pleasant flavor and calming effect. Fresh leaves give a lemon flavor to salads, soups, sauces and meats.
Name
Origin
Type of Plant
General Uses
Use in or with
Market Form
Balm (Balsam)
Sweet Balsam
Lemon Balsam
Greece and Southern Europe
Perennial
Flavoring, liqueurs, garnishing
Soups, stews, salads
Fresh
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