Lemon Balm History, Folklore, Myth and Magic: Magic of Melissa
Lemon balm has a long history, dating back to ancient
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Lemon balm has a long history, dating back to ancient
That minty weed threatening to take over your garden may well be Lemon Balm, aka Melissa. The good news is, Lemon Balm is a tasty forage food modern herbalists adore for more than it’s flavor. Lemon Balm’s lemony fresh flavor belies it’s power to help us fight off viruses, including shingles and chicken pox.
Lemon Balm, or Melissa, is most often used by herbalists
Geranial is one of the primary chemical components of lemon
The year we moved west was a tough one. We
I introduced myself and sat down to hear Gloria’s story. The advantage of being an older woman is that young people see you as a trusted, matronly figure and share the emotional history that they do not share with younger herbalists. As Gloria spoke, it was clear that the stress of her life was wearing a hole in her.
I work at a free mobile clinic in town. It’s
Fruit salad is a popular summer treat. All you need is an handful of fruit and you have a refreshing treat that is just as good for breakfast as it is for dessert. Adding fresh Lemon Balm to this dish really makes it sing!
Melissa Officinalis, a. k. a. Sweet Melissa, Balm Like most
From wildcrafting oyster mushrooms to birch branches to lemon balm leaves, the earth has renewable medicine waiting just outside your door.
Herbal ice cubes are versatile little powerhouses of medicine. Store a batch of calendula ice cubes in your freezer to treat minor burns and scrapes. Put nettle ice cubes in your pets’ drinking water on a hot day to keep their electrolyte balance in check. Toss a few lemon balm ice cubes into your glass to add zest to your iced tea. The list of uses for herbal ice cubes is endless.
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