Definitions for melissa officinalis
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1. lemon balm, garden balm, sweet balm, bee balm, beebalm, Melissa officinalisnoun

   bushy perennial Old World mint having small white or yellowish flowers and fragrant lemon-flavored leaves; a garden escapee in northern Europe and North America

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1. Melissa officinalis

   Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but now naturalised elsewhere. It grows to a maximum height of 1 m (3 ft 3 in). The leaves have a mild lemon scent. During summer, small white flowers full of nectar appear. It is not to be confused with bee balm (genus Monarda), although the white flowers attract bees, hence the genus Melissa (Greek for "honey bee"). The leaves are used as a herb, in teas and also as a flavouring. The plant is used to attract bees for honey production. It is grown as an ornamental plant and for its oil (to use in perfumery). Lemon balm has been cultivated at least since the 16th century.

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1. melissa officinalis

   Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family. It is native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia but is now naturalized in the Americas and other regions. It grows to a maximum height of 70–150 cm (28–59 in). The leaves have a gentle lemon scent, and the small white flowers are attractive to bees, hence the genus name Melissa (Greek for 'honey bee'). The plant is used for culinary purposes, in traditional and folk medicine, as well as in the cosmetic industry. It has a mild lemon scent and flavor and can be dried and used in teas and other beverages, salads, and flavorings in baked goods. Melissa Officinalis has been widely studied for its potential health benefits, which include calming effects, and possible antiviral properties. It can be consumed in extracts, teas, and supplements.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of melissa officinalis in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of melissa officinalis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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   The protein helps to keep the blood sugar stable so it does n’t crash and wake you up -- and then there’s herbs like St. John's Wort, passionflower and Melissa Officinalis that all help to soothe the nervous system.

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