HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Several studies show that lemon balm combined with other calming herbs (such as valerian, hops, and chamomile) helps reduce anxiety and promote sleep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Herbs that are in the “nervine” category can be very nourishing and soothing to the nerve tissue. Among the best are Chinese skullcap, lemon balm, wood betony, St. John’s wort, chamomile, prickly ash and milky oats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Add whole lemon balm leaves to green salads, or chiffonade the leaves and scatter them over a fruit salad for added zesty flavor. Lemon balm also pairs beautifully with poultry-try adding sliced leaves to chicken salad, fish dishes, and even vegetable dishes to serve on the side.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lemon balm leaves are used fresh or dried to season and flavour foods such as salads, soups, sauces, and stuffings and as a flavouring in candies, liqueurs, wine, and fruit drinks. It is common in herbal teas and has long been used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments and as a digestive aid and sleep aid.