Native to the Mediterranean and regions of Asia and Europe, lemon balm has been utilized since ancient times to calm the heart and the body. One of its first recorded uses was as a wine-infused liniment mentioned by the Greek physician Dioscorides in the 1st century. In the 14th century, Carmelite nuns in France formulated "Carmelite water," a distilled digestive tonic featuring lemon balm that remained popular for centuries. Its generic name, Melissa, is the Greek word for honeybee, honoring the bee’s love for this herb and the ancient mythology of the "melissai" nymphs who were credited with discovering honey.

Energetic: Ruled by the planet Jupiter and associated with the element of water, lemon balm has a profound effect on the emotions. It was traditionally used in spells to heal broken hearts and to attract romantic love, making it a powerful botanical for emotional mending and attracting positivity.

Physical: This perennial is highly regarded as a gentle nervine used to promote a sense of calm and to balance the mood. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is considered energetically cooling and drying, helping to calm the stomach and support healthy, vibrant skin.

Aromatherapy: The delicate lemony flavor and citrusy aroma of lemon balm uplift the spirit and help to clear mental fatigue. Whether utilized in a relaxing bath or inhaled as a fragrant botanical, its scent is known to calm most people and create a peaceful, heart-centered atmosphere.

Our Lemon Balm is sourced from the softly serrated, heart-shaped leaves of the perennial Melissa officinalis. We carefully select this botanical for its high quality and delicate lemony fragrance, ensuring the therapeutic properties it is known for are beautifully preserved. When used as a fragrant ritual offering, lemon balm offers a gentle way to soothe the heart and uplift your soul space.