Did You Know?...

...It takes three tonnes of Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis) herb to make 500g of essential oil! That's why it's so expensive.  Some commercial oils that claim to be Lemon Balm have been mixed with lemongrass or citronella so buyer beware!

Lemon Balm is a member of the mint family, is easily propogated and is very attractive to bees, so consider planting up a pot for the garden.  It's calming while also being uplifting, has anti-inflammatory properties and very powerful antiviral properties with proven effectiveness against cold sores.  For more information on the properties of lemon balm take a look at this article from The Guardian.

Look out for lemon balm essential oil in some of my new products, hopefully coming soon!

Image courtesy of guardian.co.uk