Herb glossary
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae · Parts used: Aerial parts, fresh whenever possible
Lemon Balm (family Lamiaceae). Aerial parts, fresh whenever possible. Grown in Gaia's medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas; appears across the apothecary in tinctures, teas, and flower essences.
How we use lemon balm at Gaia’s Garden
At Gaia's Garden Organics, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) grows in our medicine garden in Umpire, Arkansas. We harvest it ourselves, by hand, at the moment its medicine is at peak.
In our formulas
Gaia's Magical Marvel Herbal Tea: Gentle mood-lifting nervine, traditionally used to support a bright, clear mental state on heavy days.
