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Hidden Secrets of The Lemon Balm Perennial

Lemon balm Perennial  (Melissa officinalis) A few days ago a client of mine requested that I make lemongrass soap, and I said OK, She stated that she needed a good mosquito repellent soap, then she sends me a text saying lemongrass and what? What are you gonna add to your lemongrass bar ? So I go to my favorite local market. Heritage Market  Upon arrival, I was highly disappointed I that they had the whole herb bar aisle blocked off due to COVID-19 outbreak. I asked the clerk for rosemary, lavender, calendula and she informed me that they were out.   She asked me why don’t you try lemon balm ? I asked why  & she gave me a beautiful smile and said you just need to try it.  I couldn’t smell nor see it,so I just trusted her word.  After purchasing about an ounce of it looking I couldn’t wait to get outside to do my full examination. The lemon balm looked like fine chopped up grass with a hint of    brown.    I didn’t think much of it, but when I opened

How does soap kill COVID-19?

Tired of washing your hands for 20 seconds each time? Fingers starting to prune or feel like sandpaper? Please don't stop. The world is counting on you to help stop the spread of Covid-19, the deadly new disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, or severe acute respiratory syndrome Take heart that while you're scrubbing, you're also killing off a host of other nasty bacteria and potentially lethal viruses that have plagued humans for centuries -- including influenza and a number of different coronaviruses. Coronaviruses aren't the only nasty parasites that succumb to a vigorous application of soap and water. Influenza -- which kills millions around the world each year -- and the human metapneumovirus, which causes a respiratory infection that can lead to pneumonia, also break down and die. How did such a simple thing as soap and warm water ---- obtain such power over these parasites? The answer lies in their "skin" and your scrubbing technique.