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Hidden Secrets of The Lemon Balm Perennial

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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 the bag to smell, the lemon aroma hit my face like a ton of bricks...it had a very earthy smell with the high punch of lemon.


The notes were of a light lemon and earthy aroma
I couldn’t wait to get home to do my research,
To  my amazement, I had found that the Lemon Balm perennial dates back to ancient Turkey where it is derived from the Greek word Melissa, meaning honeybee.  


It was planted near bee hives to encourage the bees to return home to the hive rather than swarm away. 
Carried into Europe through Spanish trade routes.  It was included in formulas as a drink to ward off nervous headaches and as a perfume to bring good cheer while masking strong odors.
The properties in the plant can’t be overlooked.......
Lemon Balm is:


Antioxidant Rich



Yes, Lemon balm contains caffeic and ferulic acid which is useful in alleviating redness and swelling associated with acne.



Bug repellent

When it comes to pesky bug bites in the great outdoors, lemon balm serves as a natural bug repellent. It contains very high levels of citronellal essentials known to help keep bugs at bay.







Alleviates the effects of Herpes simplex (HSV-2virus.

A study was conducted by the “Enrico and Enrica Sovena” Foundation where the cytotoxicity of the extract contained cinnamic acid-like compounds, mainly Rosemaranic acid . The viral bindings showed that the extract doesn’t actually prevent the entry of HSV-2 in the cells, but furthermore reduces the effects of the simplex vero cells by nearly 60%.Daily usage on face, hands and genitals can help alleviate the herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) virus.



Embracing life’s challenges 

If Lemon Balm has popped up in your life, it may be time to ask yourself what conditions are present in your life that you must embrace to thrive



If Lemon Balm has popped up in your life, it may be time to ask yourself what conditions are present in your life that you must embrace to thrive. Has a challenge surfaced that you resist? Have you identified an aspect of your life that feels unbearable, burdensome, like a whole lotta work? Lemon Balm can help you identify the trouble and find ways to adapt and thrive amidst it, or maybe in spite of it.



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