Organic Lemon Balm | Cut & Sifted | Bulk Herb | Candles Soap Skincare Blending Infusion
Organic Lemon Balm | Cut & Sifted | Bulk Herb | Candles Soap Skincare Blending Infusion
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Organic Lemon Balm | Cut & Sifted | Melissa officinalis | Bulk Herb | 1, 2, 4 & 8oz
100% Organic Dried Lemon Balm — Cut & Sifted — Bright Lemon-Citrus Aroma — Calming Nervine Herb — No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders — Available in 1oz, 2oz, 4oz & 8oz
Organic Cut & Sifted No Additives 1 / 2 / 4 / 8oz Available Mediterranean Origin
Format: Cut & sifted dried leaf — ready for tea blending, tincture making, candle crafting, soap making, skincare formulations, and all herbal DIY applications.
Paracelsus — the great Swiss physician of the Renaissance — called Lemon Balm "the elixir of life." Benedictine monks brewed it for over 400 years as the famous Carmelite Water tonic. And across more than 2,000 years of continuous European herbal use, Melissa officinalis has earned one of the most remarkable reputations of any herb in the Western tradition — as a premier calming nervine, a brightening mood herb, a digestive comfort botanical, and one of the most purely pleasant herbs to work with in any craft application. The name Melissa is Greek for "honey bee" — bees are irresistibly drawn to its small white flowers — and the leaves carry one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved aromas in the herb world: a clean, fresh, bright lemon-citrus scent with warm herbal undertones that fills the workspace from the moment the bag is opened. a premier calming, nervine, and digestive wellness herb. Lemon Balm's naturally occurring rosmarinic acid is one of the most studied naturally occurring plant compounds for its relationship to healthy GABA activity — supporting the body's natural calming neurotransmitter system — while its naturally occurring flavonoids, phenolic acids, and volatile oils (citral, citronellal, linalool) contribute its characteristic bright citrus fragrance and broad wellness profile. Our Lemon Balm is 100% organic, cut and sifted, with no additives, fillers, or binders.
Botanical Profile
- Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
- Common Names: Lemon Balm, Melissa, Bee Balm, Sweet Balm, Honey Plant, Cure-All
- Family: Lamiaceae (mint family)
- Origin: Native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia — widely cultivated throughout Europe and North America
- Part Used: Leaf, cut & sifted
- Color: Green to olive-green dried leaf
- Aroma: Bright, clean, fresh lemon-citrus with warm herbal undertones — one of the most immediately recognizable and beloved herb aromas
- Flavor: Mild lemon-citrus, slightly floral and herbaceous — naturally pleasant and bright in tea blends
- Key Constituents: Rosmarinic acid, citral, citronellal, linalool, geraniol, flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, quercetin), phenolic acids, naturally occurring volatile essential oils
- Tea Blending — One of the most universally loved tea herbs — bright, lemony, naturally calming, and caffeine-free. Blends beautifully with chamomile, lavender, passionflower, peppermint, rose, and skullcap in nervine and sleep wellness blends. Also pairs wonderfully with ginger and hibiscus in energizing citrus blends. A foundational herb for any tea blender's collection.
- Tincture Making — Infuse in alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol) or vegetable glycerin for a traditional lemon balm tincture or glycerite. The rosmarinic acid and volatile oils extract readily into both alcohol and glycerin. A staple in any home apothecary tincture collection.
- Candle & Aromatherapy Making — Lemon Balm's bright citrus-herbal aroma adds a naturally uplifting, clean fragrance dimension to soy and beeswax candles, wax melts, and aromatherapy sachets. Pairs beautifully with lavender, lemon essential oil, and bergamot in candle blends.
- Soap Making — Infuse into soap oils for naturally occurring rosmarinic acid and antioxidant delivery. Add dried leaf as a natural exfoliant and green visual element. The bright citrus aroma also enhances soap fragrance blends featuring lemon, bergamot, or lavender essential oils.
- Skincare Formulations — Infuse into facial toners, serums, and creams for naturally occurring rosmarinic acid, antioxidant flavonoids, and naturally antiviral volatile oil delivery. Lemon Balm is recognized in both traditional herbalism and modern natural skincare for its skin-soothing and antioxidant properties.
- Herbal Sachets & Sleep Pillows — Fill sachets, sleep pillows, and drawer fresheners with dried Lemon Balm for a naturally bright, citrusy, calming aromatic. Blends beautifully with lavender and chamomile in sleep pillow blends.
- Bath Products — Add to bath teas, bath salts, and muslin bath bags for a naturally uplifting, citrus-bright, calming herbal bath experience.
- Culinary Use — The fresh or dried leaves add a bright lemon flavor to salads, desserts, sorbets, lemonades, and herbal syrups. A traditional culinary herb in Mediterranean cuisine used as a lemon substitute in baked goods and fish dishes.
- Herbal Capsule Filling — Ground and encapsulated for personal wellness use. Pairs beautifully with our Empty Vegan Capsules Size 00.
Traditional Wellness Background
Lemon Balm has been in continuous use as a premier calming, nervine, and digestive wellness herb in the Western herbal tradition for over 2,000 years — cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, treasured by medieval European monastery gardens, and used by Paracelsus, the great Renaissance physician, who considered it one of the most important herbs for the brain and emotional wellness. a foundational calming nervine and digestive wellness herb. Its naturally occurring rosmarinic acid supports healthy GABA activity by inhibiting GABA transaminase — the enzyme responsible for breaking down GABA — effectively supporting the body's natural calming neurotransmitter levels. This is the mechanism that underlies Lemon Balm's centuries-long traditional association with relaxation, emotional ease, and restful sleep. Its naturally occurring citral and citronellal volatile oils contribute the bright citrus fragrance and have been studied for their antioxidant and naturally antiviral properties. Lemon Balm is also traditionally recognized for its digestive wellness properties — supporting healthy gut motility, easing digestive discomfort, and calming the digestive-nervous system connection that links emotional tension to gut discomfort. A gentle, broadly applicable wellness botanical with virtually no documented serious side effects — one of the safest and most versatile herbs in the entire Western tradition.
Note on thyroid: Lemon Balm may affect thyroid hormone activity. Those with thyroid conditions should consult their healthcare provider before regular internal use.
100% Organic Dried Lemon Balm · Cut & Sifted · Melissa officinalis · No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders · Bright Lemon-Citrus Nervine Herb · Mediterranean Origin · Available 1 / 2 / 4 / 8oz
Safety Note: As is the case with taking any supplement while you are pregnant or breastfeeding or taking medication, you should always consult your healthcare professional prior to usage. Those with thyroid conditions should consult their healthcare provider before regular internal use.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.
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