(Melissa officinalis) Use for hot and refreshing cold teas as a lemon substitute. Essential oils are volatile resulting in more fragrance than flavor. Medicinal: Lemon balm has anti-viral action in lab tests against herpes simplex, mumps, and other viruses. Also a sedative, calmative, and carminative.

Growing instructions: Perennial in zones 4-10. Germination: 70°F, light required, 10 days. Transplant. Full sun. 30 in. tall.