Melissa officinalis, or better known as Lemon Balm, is a refreshing herb largely overlooked! With its mild lemon flavor and many medicinal properties, this little jewel warrants inclusion in your garden.
Lemon Balm aids in digestion problems- upset stomach, bloating, vomiting, colic; pain relief- headache, toothache; and has a calming effect that is good for- anxiety, restlessness, sleep disorder, nervousness...and the list goes on, to include high blood pressure, tumors, and insect bites.
On these hot summer days, what's better than some refreshing ice tea! This time I made my ice tea with Lemon Balm!
You can use a tea infuser to hold your leaves, but I just toss them in loose.
Discard the leaves, add sweetener (with sugar or honey), and enjoy either hot or cold!
Enjoy!
This was shared at The Backyard Farming Connection Hop, The Creative HomeAcre Hop, and what i am eating!
-Live Simple, Be Happy-
Magnolia Holler
