Uses of lemon balm in cooking The official name is Melissa officinalis but it is more commonly known as lemon balm, bee balm, sweet balm, Melissa, and cure-all. Lemon balm is a mint plant originated from the Mediterranean region. This hardy perennial shrub grows about 24 inches around. You can cut the leaves two or three times during the growing season. When serrated green lemon balm, leaves rubbed, they release a strong lemon scent.
Lemon balm is mentioned in the literature since the 1600s. The results almost miraculous promise for this herb. Today lemon balm is found growing all over the world. It is recognized by pretty white flowers and aromatic leaves stiff.
Tannins and polyphenols in lemon balm extract is antibacterial and antiviral. Lemon balm has been used to help treat inflammation, mumps, and especially, herpes. Creams and ointments that include lemon balm has helped to heal cold sores or genital sores caused by herpes simplex virus.
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