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Melissa officinalis L.

Lamiaceae (Labiatae)

Balm, Balm mint, Bee herb, Harden balm, Gentle balm, Lemon balm, Melissa, Sweet balm


We have information from several sources:

Simon, J.E., A.F. Chadwick and L.E. Craker. 1984. Herbs: An Indexed Bibliography. 1971–1980.

Lowman, M.S. and M. Birdseye. 1946. Savory Herbs: Culture and Use. Farmer's Bulletin No. 1977. USDA, Washington, DC.

Sievers, A.F. 1930. The Herb Hunters Guide. Misc. Publ. No. 77. USDA, Washington DC.

Herbs Affecting the Central Nervous System—Varro E. Tyler

Magness, J.R., G.M. Markle, C.C. Compton. 1971. Food and feed crops of the United States.