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Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)
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What makes lemon balm smell so good? Why is it called Melissa officinalis? What growing conditions does it prefer? Is it related to mint? What are some ways to enjoy this delightful herb?
Opening tune: Botanical Berceuse by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)
References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/melissa-officinalis
Abolfazl Shakeri, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Behjat Javadi. Melissa officinalis L. – A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 188, 2016
https://www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com/articles/study-of-genetic-diversity-in-lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis-l-populations-based-on-morphological-traits-and-essential-o.pdf
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