Lemon Balm plant

Organically grown at KoruKai Herb Farm, New Zealand, without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or other agrochemicals.

Lemon Balm is a fragrant perennial herb from the mint family, treasured for its fresh lemon-scented leaves and wide range of culinary and medicinal uses. It makes a delicious herbal tea and is one of our favourite herbs on the farm. Its abundant nectar also makes it highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Above: Mid summer and Lemon Balm (in foreground) is ready for another harvest at KoruKai Herb Farm.
Medicinal Uses

Lemon Balm is highly aromatic with a pleasant lemony flavour and a long history of use in herbal medicine. It has antiviral and antimicrobial properties and is a natural source of vitamin C. Traditionally, it is used to help treat cold sores, fever blisters, and support the body in fighting infections.
Lemon Balm is also valued as a calming nervine herb. It can help reduce nervous tension, relieve agitation, and sup...