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