What is Lemon Balm Powder?

Lemon Balm Powder is the ground dried leaf of Melissa officinalis, the lemon-scented mint in the family Lamiaceae. The powder is a convenient form for capsules, smoothies, and baking.

About the plant

The genus name Melissa comes from the Greek word for honeybee; beekeepers historically planted Lemon Balm near their hives. The plant has been cultivated in Mediterranean herb gardens for well over 2,000 years, and the Carmelite nuns of 17th-century France made it the basis of their famous "Carmelite water." Its aromatic compounds include citral, citronellal, geraniol, and rosmarinic acid.

Related herbs

• Lemon Balm — the whole cut-and-sifted leaf.
• Lemon Balm Tincture — an alcohol-based liquid extract.

Lemon Balm Powder: form & sizes

We carry Lemon Balm Powder as ground leaf powder, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Lemon Balm Powder in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Lemon Balm Powder at a glance

Botanical name

Melissa officinalis

Family

Lamiaceae

Native region

south-central Europe and the Mediterranean

Plant part

leaf

Also known as

Melissa, Sweet Balm

Form

ground leaf powder

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb