Lemon balm

[Tutter]

It also makes a great iced tea both lemon balm and mint. I crush up about a half a cup or so of mint leaves, a half a cup of lemon balm, but in a jar of water and let it sit out for a few hours. Serve it chilled with ice and a mint leaf and it's almost a mojito.

Just a little more, "G rated?"

Do you add sugar? I have found that mint steeped gently in warmed/warming water has a sweetness to it. Well, my garden mint does, anyway.

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

It also makes a great iced tea both lemon balm and mint. I crush up about a half a cup or so of mint leaves, a half a cup of lemon balm, but in a jar of water and let it sit out for a few hours. Serve it chilled with ice and a mint leaf and it's almost a mojito.

Just a little more, "G rated?"

Do you add sugar? I have found that mint steeped gently in warmed/warming water has a sweetness to it. Well, my garden mint does, anyway.

A little G Rated. Sometimes not so much though. haha.

Don't really add sugar. Comes out fine.

 

[Rio_Lindo_AZ]

I'm thinking of adding balm to my herb garden. I love the way the leaves taste.

 

[calee]

I love fresh lemony smells, and lemon balm just makes me happy. It's wonderful with chamomille as an evening tea. I've also used it for bath tea... you just crush it, stuff it into a muslin bag, tie the bag shut, hang it under the water spout while the tub fills, and then let it soak in the water.

Herbally, it's considered both a nerve tonic and sedative, so it's good when your nervous system is stressed (either physically or emotionally). I've known folks who are prone to panic attacks, tension headaches, and bouts of depression swear by it. It's antiviral, too, so it's also a good choice for viruses that are nerve-related (like chicken pox, shingles, or cold sores).

 

[SJ1]

Mine is in a container with chives and greek oregano. I have to keep my edibles surrounded by chicken wire or the squirrels, cats, geese, and rabbits eat/ruin them all.

 

[Reinbeau]

Mine is in a container with chives and greek oregano. I have to keep my edibles surrounded by chicken wire or the squirrels, cats, geese, and rabbits eat/ruin them all.

I have all three of those planted in my garden and have plenty to share with even the wildlife! All of them are prolific growers, but if you want to keep them in chicken wire then go for it!

 

[SJ1]

It's used as a healing tonic for wounds. Very soothing. Just make a strong tea from the fresh leaves.

 

[DayLily2008]

I love Lemon balm. It works great, when rubbed on the skin, to keep mosquitoes away.

 

[chickaD]

We use our prolific lemon balm in anything we want a gentle lemony flavor: salad, chicken & veggie stir-fry, or added to a cup of regular tea while steeping.