| Family Name | Labiatae |
| Scientific name | Melissa officinalis |
| Common name | Lemon balm grass, lemongrass |
| Growth habit | Perennial herbs |
| Leaf | The leaves are a bright light green, deep veins, serrated leaf margins, soft hairs on the leaf surface and petiole. Dorsal often has lavender, the veins back hair. |
| Flower | White, yellow or light blue flowers, flowering from June to July. |
| Fruit | Small oval nuts and smooth. Fruit from August to September. |
| More to learn | Native to southern Europe, is widely planted in Europe, Central Asia and North America, fresh or dried leaves can drink tea. Bee tea is believed to relieve tension and antidepressant effect, as well as help the efficacy of sleep. Melissa essential oil to help soothe emotions, has a strong sedative effect, can regulate heart function. |
| Properties | Flower: astringent, bitter, slightly warm. Detoxify, stop the bleeding |
| Treats | Clearing away heat, detoxification, swelling, analgesic effect. Governance vomiting blood, nose bleed at the nose, itchy skin embolism. |
| Reference | General information on Melissa officinalis Plant Profile on Melissa officinalis Gallery on Melissa officinalis |