Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Family: Lamiacea
Herbaceous perennial. Native to the Mediterranean, Russia, Syria,
Iran and Turkestan. This is a classic medicinal tea herb. Assists
in controlling high blood pressure, migraines, hysteria, melancholia, goiter,
hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease. Cultivation: Extra care.
Light-dependent germinator. Sow outdoors in the fall or very early
spring or provide 2 weeks of cold conditioning. Germ. in 10-40 days.
Prefers full sun or shade; normal garden soil and minimal water.
Plant 1.5 feet apart. Flowers yellow to 2 feet tall.
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