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lemon balm
lemon balm n (Plants) the full name of balm5 lem′on balm`
n. a mint, Melissa officinalis, with small white or yellow flowers and lemon-scented leaves used as a flavoring. [1885–90] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  lemon balm - bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North Americagarden balm, Melissa officinalis, sweet balm, bee balm, beebalmlemon balm - lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punchesherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsgenus Melissa, Melissa - a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae | | 2. | lemon balm - lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punchesherb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualitiesgarden balm, lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, sweet balm, bee balm, beebalm - bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America |
Translationsμελισσοβότανοcitronelahoja de limónmelisatoronjillemon balm
lemon balm: see bee balmbee balm,
name for several herbs, especially Melissa officinalis and Monarda didyma, both typical perennials of the family Labiatae (mint family) named for their fragrance, attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Melissa [Gr.
..... Click the link for more information. .  lemon balm lemon balmLeaves opposite, whitish flowers, strong lemon scent. Use fresh or dry. Tea used for colds, improving mental performance, fever, insomnia, nervous conditions, digestive spasms, painful menses, hyperthyroid, Grave’s disease. Extracts used a lot for herpes, cold sores, mumps. Has over 8 anti-viral compounds and lots of anti-inflammatories and antispasmotics, calms nerves, colic. Contains eugenol, which kills bad bacteria. Flavors ice cream, tea. Mosquito repellent. Avoid if on thyroid medication like thyroxine.lemon balmsymbol of compassion. [Herb Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 164]See: Kindnesslemon balm
Fringe medicine A floral essence said to be an antidepressant
Herbal medicine
(1) A perennial herb, the oil of which contains citral, citronellal, eugenol acetate, flavonoids, geraniol, polyphenols, tannin, and triterpenoids. Lemon balm is antihistaminic, antipyretic, antispasmodic, antiviral, carminative, sedative, and tonic; it has been used for allergies, colds, depression, eczema, flu, headaches, insomnia, menstrual disorders, vomiting
(2) An extract of lemon—Citrus limon—that has been used topically for herpes simplex-induced cold soreslemon balmA mild herbal sedative ( Melissa officinalis), usually taken as tea.lemon balm
Synonyms for lemon balmnoun bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leavesSynonyms- garden balm
- Melissa officinalis
- sweet balm
- bee balm
- beebalm
Related Words- lemon balm
- herb
- herbaceous plant
- genus Melissa
- Melissa
noun lemony leaves used for a tisane or in soups or fruit punchesRelated Words- herb
- garden balm
- lemon balm
- Melissa officinalis
- sweet balm
- bee balm
- beebalm
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