Listen "Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)"
Episode Synopsis
What makes lemon balm smell so good? Why is it called Melissa officinalis? What growing conditions does it prefer? Is it related to mint? What are some ways to enjoy this delightful herb?Opening tune: Botanical Berceuse by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)References:https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/melissa-officinalisAbolfazl Shakeri, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Behjat Javadi. Melissa officinalis L. – A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 188, 2016https://www.scholarsresearchlibrary.com/articles/study-of-genetic-diversity-in-lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis-l-populations-based-on-morphological-traits-and-essential-o.pdf
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