What is lemon balm?
Medicinally lemon balm is:
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Lemon balm should be harvested just before the blossoms develop. Cut it off two inches above the ground and then you can either dry it, freeze the leaves or use it fresh.
What got me interested in lemon balm is that it can be used in many yummy treats for the kids but instead of hyping them up like sugary sweets do, it should calm them down :) Below are some of the treats we are making with our lemon balm this summer.
Lemon Balm Cookies
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Lemon Drop Leaves (Candy)
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Lemon Balm Popsicles
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