How to Use lemon balm in a Sentence

lemon balm

noun
  • Those herbs may include rose hips, licorice root, and lemon balm.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2017
  • Can lemon balm be the answer to better sleep?
    — Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 14 May 2026
  • Hefty plants like mint, dill, lemon balm and fennel are best left outdoors.
    — oregonlive, 9 June 2020
  • Chamomile and lemon balm are also good options for winding down.
    — Sarah Todd, Quartz, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Greek mountain tea and lemon balm are great for brisk refreshment.
    — Max Falkowitz, Bon Appétit, 5 May 2022
  • Elsewhere, bring lemon balm indoors to protect it from the cold.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • Perfect for the gardener who can't tell his lemon grass from his lemon balm.
    — Sandy Guerra-Cline, star-telegram, 16 May 2018
  • Features sage, hops flower, lemon balm, turmeric and glycine.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • Mint or lemon balm are fail-safe options for sunset cocktails or morning teas.
    — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 7 July 2023
  • Scents of saline, melon, lemon balm and lanolin grabbed my attention.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 23 Jan. 2021
  • Plus, the inclusion of lemon balm and lavender smells divine.
    — Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Also, once lemon balm flowers, the leaves take on an unpleasant ‘soapy’ taste.
    — Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2024
  • Pair them with a calming herbal tea, like chamomile or lemon balm, for the ultimate wind-down routine.
    — Lauren Manaker, SELF, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Herbs include chives, cilantro, lavender, lemon balm, parsley, sage and thyme, among others.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
  • This dreamy blend includes 3 grams of melatonin along with L-theanine, chamomile and lemon balm.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • As a member of the mint family, lemon balm can be a bit aggressive in the garden.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
  • Google also told me groundhogs do not like cayenne pepper, basil, lemon balm, mint, sage, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
    — Byron McCauley, The Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2020
  • Chamomile, passion flower, and lemon balm relax the mind and the body and prepare you for a restful night of sleep.
    — Michael Wright, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2021
  • While the exact blend is a secret, angelica, hyssop and lemon balm are in it.
    — Forrest Brown, CNN, 13 May 2022
  • In essential oil form, lemon balm’s sweet scent is refreshing and relaxing at the same time.
    — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 2 May 2022
  • In extreme heat, give lemon balm some afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorching and wilting.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • Results of taking lemon balm After taking lemon balm for around six weeks, what are my takeaways?
    — Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 14 May 2026
  • But again, more research is needed to determine lemon balm’s benefits for stress.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Yerba buena, lavender, lemon balm, orange thyme and verbena to help with sleep.
    — Sherry Stern, Orange County Register, 14 June 2019
  • With its roots established from the fall growing season, your garden will be set up for the lemon balm to return in spring.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025
  • More familiar lemon balm and lemon verbena both offer citrus notes.
    — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • Ayana Bio So far, Ayana Bio has launched two products, made from lemon balm and echinacea.
    — Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Next up in these tasty gummies are herbal components chamomile, passion flower, and lemon balm to promote calmness.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 June 2022
  • Growing peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm, and basil in your garden or in pots may encourage the wasps to go elsewhere.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
  • This vibrant margarita is a vessel for spring herbs like lemon balm, anise hyssop, mint, and lemon verbena.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026

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