Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) - Bulk

• Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
• Common Name: Lemon Balm
• Aroma Profile: Fresh, citrusy-herbal
• Ingredients: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
• Suitable For: Food and cosmetic use

• Brewing calming herbal teas and wind-down infusions
• Adding a fresh, lemony note to evening and after-meal blends
• Building caffeine-free herbal mixes with a softer citrus-herbal profile
• Using in simple DIY soap and botanical projects
• Adding to sachets, home blends, and other herb-based household projects
• Repeat-use blending where a gentle, citrusy botanical is preferred

Lemon Balm Is For:

• Tea blenders creating calming, caffeine-free herbal mixes
• Refill-style ranges, botanical stock collections, and makers working with versatile dried herbs
• Everyday tea routines that enjoy a fresh, softly lemony herbal cup
• DIY makers using herbs in simple soap or household botanical projects
• Herbal cupboards that benefit from a flexible single-ingredient staple for regular use

Lemon Balm Is Not For:

• Strongly spiced or richly bitter herbal tea preferences
• Ready-made sleep, mood, or digestive product formats
• Projects that require a concentrated extract rather than a dried herb ingredient

• As a Herbal Tea: Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons in freshly boiled water for 5 to 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy.
• As a Blend Ingredient: Combine with herbs such as chamomile, lavender, or peppermint for a softer, more rounded caffeine-free blend.
• As an Evening Cup: Prepare as a simple infusion for a gentle wind-down tea.
• As a Soap Ingredient: Add to suitable DIY soap recipes where a botanical texture or natural green colour is wanted.
• As a Household Botanical: Use in sachets or simple dried herb projects where a fresh herbal note is preferred.
• Processing Tip: Keep the cup covered while steeping to help retain more of the herb’s delicate aroma.
• Processing Tip: Dried lemon balm is often softer in scent than the fresh herb, so blend thoughtfully if you want a brighter lemony note.

• Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take medication.
• For topical use, patch test before wider application.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Q: What does Lemon Balm taste like?
A: It has a fresh, softly citrusy, gently herbal flavour that works well on its own or in calming blends.

Q: Is Lemon Balm naturally caffeine-free?
A: Yes. Lemon Balm is commonly used in caffeine-free herbal teas and evening blends.

Q: What herbs pair well with Lemon Balm?
A: Lemon Balm pairs especially well with chamomile, lavender, peppermint, and other gentle herbs used in relaxing tea blends.

Q: Is Lemon Balm better on its own or in blends?
A: It works well both ways. On its own it gives a soft, fresh herbal cup, while in blends it adds brightness and balance.

Q: Can Lemon Balm be used in DIY soap?
A: Yes. It can be used in suitable DIY soap projects where a botanical texture or natural herbal character is wanted.

Q: Does dried Lemon Balm smell as strong as fresh Lemon Balm?
A: Usually not. Drying can soften the bright lemony character, though the herb still keeps its fresh, pleasant profile.

Q: Is this suitable for repeat-use blend making?
A: Yes. Lemon Balm is a practical herb for regular brewing, ongoing blend preparation, and refill-style botanical use.

Q: Can Lemon Balm be used in simple household botanical projects?
A: Yes. Its fresh herbal character makes it useful in sachets and other dried herb projects where a gentle natural scent is wanted.