Lemon Balm Definition

noun
A perennial mint (Melissa officinalis) with white or yellowish flowers and aromatic leaves: used in flavoring food, liqueurs, and medicines.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Melissa officinalis
  • beebalm
  • bee-balm
  • sweet balm
  • garden balm

Other Word Forms of Lemon Balm

Noun

Singular:
lemon balm
Plural:
lemon balms

Lemon Balm Sentence Examples

  • Researchers at the Newcastle General Hospital found that using lemon balm twice daily had a significant reduction in their agitation.

  • She pours that tincture over a new jar of fresh lemon balm leaves.

  • Another great mosquito repellent herb is lemon balm with its built-in citronella compound.

  • Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) or lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) tea may relieve symptoms.

  • Examples are vitamin C (to boost the immune system), zinc (to reduce the frequency of HSV outbreaks), aloe (a possible antiviral), lemon balm (to speed healing), and licorice (with anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects).

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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Words Starting With L and Ending With M

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