lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
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To prevent it from overpowering your garden, consider planting lemon balm in pots near your blueberries.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The formula layers moisture magnets like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while botanical extracts—including rosehip, rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm—help keep skin feeling balanced and refreshed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Rose recommended ginger and cinnamon, for morning sickness, and lemon balm, for postpartum depression.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Herbal Teas Chamomile, hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon balm are among the most common herbal teas.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The formula layers moisture magnets like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while botanical extracts—including rosehip, rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm—help keep skin feeling balanced and refreshed.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Mar. 2026
Rose recommended ginger and cinnamon, for morning sickness, and lemon balm, for postpartum depression.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Herbal Teas Chamomile, hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon balm are among the most common herbal teas.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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