Melissa officinalis

This plant is in my garden
common name: Lemonbalm
latin name: Melissa officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae

 

1: Did you know Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is probably the best herbal treatment for cold sores.

 2: Did you know You can eat the leaves and also use to make tea

3: Did you know Once crushed, these leaves emit a lemony smell, and can be added to refreshing drinks for extra taste.

4: Did you know Lemon balm is also useful on chicken pox

5: Did you know Lemon Balm’s aromatic leaves look similar to mint, and they are in fact related.