Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

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1. Description
2. Obtainment
3. Uses
4. More
5. 'Souls

Common Name	Lemon Balm
Latin Name	Melissa officinalis
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1. Description

A perennial herb in the Mint family. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, related to mint. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. These attract bees. There are several varieties -- one with a stronger citronella scent, lime scent, strong lemon scent, etc.

2. Obtainment

Common. It was a very common herb in human gardens prior to the apocalypse and can therefore be found growing wild in various areas. It will seed itself prolifically and can become a nuisance in gardens.

Common flora in the city of Halifax (Eastern Rise)

Packs:

Salsola grows lemon balm in their pack garden as a medicinal plant

3. Uses

Medicine: Used in herbal tea for its sedative effects, helps to calm and induce sleep; has anti-cold and anti-flu properties. It is claimed to have antibacterial and antiviral properties (it is effective against herpes simplex).
Scent: The crushed leaves, when rubbed on the skin, are used as a repellant for mosquitos.
Edible: Lemon balm is often used as a flavouring.

4. More

Wikipedia:Melissa_officinalis

5. 'Souls

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