The herb is native to the Mediterranean. The plant was naturalized to Great Britain by the Romans and now also grows in North America.
Melissa officinalis and is a member of the Lamiaceae (formerly Labiatae) or mint, family.
lemon balm
Lemon balm in Tagalog is called "bawang."
Lemon balm has no bearing whatsoever on the Tagalog language. Lemon balm is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family and can be found in south-central Europe.
The Tagalog term for lemon balm is "balmsito" or "mellisa."
To make lemon balm tea, steep fresh or dried lemon balm leaves in hot water for about 5-10 minutes. Strain the leaves and sweeten the tea with honey if desired. Enjoy your refreshing and calming lemon balm tea!
Some plants commonly mistaken for lemon balm include mint, bee balm, and catnip.
Lemon balm may turn purple due to stress from factors like cold temperatures, nutrient deficiencies, or overexposure to sunlight. This change in color is a natural response and does not necessarily harm the plant.
Lemon balm typically grows to be about 2 to 3 feet tall.
Lemon Balm should be planted 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost in your planting zone. This could be as early as early March, but check your planting zone for the exact timing of planting it.
Lemon juice is acidic.
High doses: sedative effect of lemon balm. Those with glaucoma should avoid using essential oil of lemon balm, as it can raise the pressure inside the eye.