Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is scientifically called "bee" in Latin, which means that its aroma attracts bees to gather. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that lemon balm was the incarnation of Luna and Hunter Diana. It was regarded as an important plant, cultivated around the temple, and attracted bees to make honey as a source of sugar. Lemon balm often appears in European and American myths and historical books. The famous Swedish herbalist Paracelsus (1493~1541) has described lemon balm in its pharmacopoeia. Carmelite water based on lemon balm in Europe and America is still a daily drink for the French in summer. In Europe and the United States, the tea brewed from dried lemon balm leaves is known as Melissa Tea, which is used for antipyretic use when catching a cold.