Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): the soothing citrus herb
Lemon balm is one of the most pleasant herbs you can grow or use, with a soft, lemony scent that lifts the spirits the moment you brush against it. Known botanically as Melissa officinalis, it has a long and gentle history in herbal practice, and a charm that makes it a favourite across many traditions.
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, with soft green leaves that release a fresh, citrus-like aroma when touched. Despite the lemony scent, it is not a citrus plant at all, which is part of its appeal. The leaves are the part traditionally used, valued both for their fragrance and for the plant’s long herbal heritage.
Lemon balm is traditionally known for its refreshing and soothing qualities, and it has been associated in herbal practice with calmness, a settled mood and overall well-being. We describe it in those traditional and sensory terms, around its lovely aroma and its long history of use, rather than making medical claims. The gentle framing suits a herb so associated with ease and refreshment.
What makes lemon balm so versatile is the way it bridges different kinds of blends. Its calming reputation suits relaxation formulas, while its bright, refreshing character also fits beautifully into herbal teas and cleansing blends. That dual personality is why it appears in more than one place in the range.
In the Dr. Nona supplements, lemon balm features in Halo Newseen, the calm-and-balance formula, where it joins passionflower, skullcap and hops, and in Halo Gonseen, the cleanse-and-energy tea, where it joins olive leaf, yerba maté, chrysanthemum and calendula. In both it sits on the Dead Sea mineral base, lending its soothing, citrus-fresh character to two quite different blends.
For shoppers, lemon balm is an easy herb to love, familiar, fragrant and gentle. Its presence signals a formula with a soothing, refreshing character, whether the goal is calm or cleansing.
As with all supplements, these are meant to complement a balanced lifestyle rather than replace one, and anyone pregnant, nursing or taking medication should check with a healthcare professional first. Understood plainly, lemon balm is the soothing citrus herb that brings its gentle charm to both Newseen and Gonseen.
Find it in: Halo Newseen and Halo Gonseen.
