lemon balm

noun

: a bushy perennial European mint (Melissa officinalis) often cultivated for its lemon-scented leaves
also : its leaves

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The gin presents floral and peppery aromas, featuring notes of wildflowers, juniper berries, lemon balm, and sage. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 The formula is powered by the digestive enzyme bromelain and paired with five herbs (ginger root, lemon balm, dandelion root, peppermint, and slippery elm) designed to improve digestion, prevent gas, and alleviate discomfort in just an hour. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025 Herbs include chives, cilantro, lavender, lemon balm, parsley, sage and thyme, among others. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025 These include vitamin D, valerian root, ashwagandha, vitamin B6, lemon balm, and more. Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lemon balm

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lemon balm was in 1864

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“Lemon balm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20balm. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

lemon balm

noun
: a bushy perennial Old World mint of the genus Melissa (M. officinalis) often cultivated for its fragrant lemon-flavored leaves and tops that have been used to make a diaphoretic tea

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