🍋 Lemon Balm Leaf — Melissa officinalis

Dried Botanical Herb | Suitable for Tea, Ritual Use & Traditional Craft

Lemon Balm has been cherished across European folk traditions for centuries, celebrated for its bright citrus aroma, soft mint‑family character, and long association with calm, clarity, and gentle evening rituals. Its uplifting fragrance and smooth flavour make it a favourite for daily teas, moonlit ceremonies, and layered botanical blends.

Our Lemon Balm Leaf is sourced from trusted growers who cultivate and harvest using sustainable, environmentally respectful methods, ensuring soil vitality, biodiversity protection, and long‑term ecological balance. Each batch is air‑dried to preserve its natural aroma, colour, and traditional character.

This botanical is suitable for tea, ritual craft, incense blends, and traditional herbal preparations.

🌱 Appearance & Natural Qualities

• Coarse‑cut dried Lemon Balm leaf

• Bright green tones with a naturally sweet, lemony aroma

• Traditionally used in European monastic gardens and folk herbal craft

• Suitable for tea, incense blends, and botanical preparations

Lemon Balm has long been associated with calm reflection, gentle upliftment, and soothing evening rituals.

🍵 Lemon Balm Tea — Bright, Calming & Traditional

A simple preparation that highlights the natural qualities of Lemon Balm.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coarse‑cut Lemon Balm leaf

• 250ml freshly boiled water

• Optional additions: chamomile, lavender, rose petals, honey

Method

1. Place Lemon Balm into a tea strainer or infuser.

2. Pour over freshly boiled water.

3. Steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on desired strength.

4. Strain and enjoy warm.

5. Add honey or floral herbs for a layered ceremonial infusion.

Serving Notes

Beautiful warm or chilled — especially in summer blends with mint or rose.

📦 Product Highlights

• Dried Lemon Balm Leaf (Melissa officinalis)

• Sourced from trusted, sustainable growers

• Coarse‑cut for optimal infusion and flavour release

• Suitable for tea, ritual craft, and traditional preparations

• Packed in resealable pouches

• Shelf life: 24 months

• Store in a cool, dry place

⚠️ Disclaimer — Lemon Balm Leaf

Herbal Monkey provides botanical products intended for culinary, ceremonial, educational, and research purposes. This Lemon Balm Leaf is not sold or marketed for medical use, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease, and we make no health or therapeutic claims regarding any product or ingredient.

All information provided is for general knowledge and historical interest. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Customers are strongly advised to consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal botanicals, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition.

Herbal Monkey accepts no liability for the use or misuse of this product. By purchasing, you acknowledge full responsibility for your choices and agree to use all items in accordance with applicable UK laws and your own personal discretion.