lemon balm
noun
: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also
: its leaves
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Research links chamomile to improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety, while lemon balm has traditionally been used to calm a frazzled nervous system.
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4 July 2026
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2 July 2026
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Grace Scollo,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Research links chamomile to improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety, while lemon balm has traditionally been used to calm a frazzled nervous system.
—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The best container herbs that help repel mosquitoes include peppermint, thyme, nasturtiums, lemon balm, rosemary, basil, and lemongrass.
—
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Popular natural herbs include chamomile to calm, lemon balm to soothe nerves and passionflower to reduce brain activity.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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