Lemon balm is a perennial herb in the mint family.\u00a0 It gets its name from the strong \u201clemony\u201d smell of the leaves, which also have a tangy taste to them.\u00a0 If you aren\u2019t currently growing some, here are a few reasons why you should start.<\/p>\n

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1. Ease: <\/strong>Lemon balm is easy to start from seed and once established it needs little care.\u00a0 It can be grown in full sun in areas with mild weather, or in partial shade in hotter climates.<\/li>\n
2. Anti-viral: <\/strong>Lemon balm can help fight off viral infections.<\/li>\n
3. Sleep aid:<\/strong> Lemon balm has shown in tests to provide a natural and healthy deeper sleep.<\/li>\n
4. Antioxidant:<\/strong> Lemon balm contains eugenol, rosmarinic, ferulic, caffeic acids, and quercetin.\u00a0 All of which can help protect your cells against damage by free radicals.<\/li>\n
5. Brain health:<\/strong> Lemon balm has been linked to improved memory and in animal studies compounds in lemon balm have shown promise in protecting the brain from damage after a stroke.<\/li>\n
6. Child safe:<\/strong> Don\u2019t go crazy with a child safe sleep aid, but lemon balm has not been shown to be dangerous for children or pregnant women.\u00a0 Though of course if you were to buy a product made from lemon balm it would tell you to consult a doctor so I\u2019ll say the same so I don\u2019t get sued.<\/li>\n
7. Attracts bees:<\/strong> Bees aren\u2019t doing so good these day.\u00a0 Lemon balm is a favorite food for bees.\u00a0 By planting it in your garden you are not only attracting pollinators that will help your fruiting plants, but you will be helping to strengthen a vital species that is in danger.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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   So, from detoxifying your system, putting your kids to bed when they don\u2019t feel good, and helping to save the world\u2019s bees, lemon balm can do it all.\u00a0 It\u2019s not a plant that you want to go without in your garden or your medicine cabinet.\u00a0 Start growing some, you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

   Lemon balm is a perennial herb in the mint family.\u00a0 It gets its name from the strong \u201clemony\u201d smell of the leaves, which also have a tangy taste to them.\u00a0 If you aren\u2019t currently growing some, here are a few reasons why you should start.   Ease: Lemon balm is easy to start from seed<\/p>\n

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