Ingredient profile
Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, is a lemon-scented mint-family herb known for its soft citrus-herbal aroma and long history in culinary, fragrance, bath, and folk traditions. Soul Space uses it for its gentle lemony brightness and green herbal character in botanical incense blends.
Also know as: melissa; balm; balm mint; common balm; sweet balm
At a glance
Aroma: Lemony, green, herbaceous, lightly sweet, and soft.
Material: Dried leaf
Source note: Organic and kosher dried lemon balm leaf
Origin: USA, Italy, Bulgaria
Blend role: Adds soft lemony brightness, green herbal lift, and a gentle bridge between citrus, herbs, florals, and resins.
Sourcing note: Soul Space’s lemon balm is supplier-provided organic and kosher Melissa officinalis sourced from the USA, Italy, and Bulgaria.
SCENT & STORY
Lemon balm has a gentle lemon-herbal aroma with green mint-family freshness and a lightly sweet leaf note. When gently warmed, it adds a soft citrus top note that brightens deeper herbs, woods, and resins without becoming sharp.
Lemon balm has a long history in Mediterranean, European, Middle Eastern, Ayurvedic, and folk herbal traditions. Its name Melissa comes from the Greek word for honeybee, connecting the plant with bees, sweetness, gardens, and old-world botanical folklore. In ritual context, lemon balm is often associated with the heart, lightness, and gentle renewal.
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