Lemon Balm
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Known as a calming herb, lemon balm is highly valued for its medicinal properties which helps to reduce anxiety, treat Insomnia and ease digestive problems and menstrual pain.
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Lemon balm is touted for its antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties due to the presence of rosmarinic acid.
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Lemon balm is best used fresh, but it may also be dried and crushed for rubs and dry seasoning. Add fresh Lemon balm leaves to fruit or green salads for extra zest, or garnish desserts like ice cream and tarts. Its lemony-mint flavor is fantastic for infusing water, oils, teas, syrups, sauces, jams, jellies, or liqueurs.
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Lemon Balm is:
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an good source of vitamin C
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provides several minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc
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