Balm or Melissa officinalis

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balm





Balm or Melissa officinalis




A one meter high perinnial herb, with a typical
citron smell. Its not a very attractive plant, but mostly
used as a herb. The leaves are used for making a herbal tea,
At the end of the summer bees are easely attracted
by the honey producing flowers.


propagation of Balm


This can easely be done using the seeds.
But most of the time Balm is easely capable
of spreading productively in youre garden.
Balm will grow in pots and indoor behind the window.




Balm herbal tea


Tea made of Balm leaves is very delicious and is used
both in the morning and before sleeping.


Balm in recipes


Balm leaves are used in salads and soups , together or
instead of mint.