Over the past few years lemon balm has sprung up all over my garden. I used to yank out this over achieving plant like it was a weed – until I started making herbal teas and realized lemon balm’s many benefits.
A member of the mint family, Lemon balm is known for relieving stress, reducing anxiety, boosting cognitive function and easing insomnia. Containing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it has been used to relieve indigestion, treat nausea, protect against heart problems and soothe menstrual cramps and cold sores.
I have been using lemon balm for many of our herbal tea blends including Lemon Thyme, Lavender Lemon Balm, and Rose Petal. This year I’m welcoming this powerful and prolific herb with a new determination to enjoy it in different ways. So far I’ve used lemon balm to add flavor in a delicious chicken stir fry and currently I’m developing a Lemony Herb Power Rub blend.
Citrus doesn’t grow where we live in Tehachapi mountain region so we’re thankful for how God has provided an enjoyable alternative with Lemon Balm.
We’re selling fresh bunches of lemon balm, dried lemon balm tea blends, and lemon balm infused sugars at the Tehachapi Farmers Market on Thursday. Come by and consider adding some lemon balm to your life.
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