Parts Used
Leaves, stems

Properties
Mild sedative, antibacterial, antiviral

Common Uses
Use fresh leaves in cooking, or dried in tea.

Locating and Handling
Lemon Balm leaves are available as tea in grocery or health food stores, often in combination with other herbs, such as mint. You can obtain small plants at a local nursery and grow them as potted plants, or outdoors. Add chopped fresh leaves to salads, meats, and vegetables for a mild lemony flavor.

Caution
None

Origin
Native to Europe and Africa.

Early Herbal Notes (to come)