{"title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBotanicals \u0026amp; Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm is a fragrant herb in the mint family, native to the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, that has naturalized across much of Europe where it grows freely in gardens, hedgerows, and along roadsides. Its gentle lemon scent, released when the leaves are bruised, has made it a beloved herb in French and European cottage garden traditions for centuries. The Carmelite nuns of Paris famously distilled it into \u003cem\u003eEau de Mélisse\u003c\/em\u003e, a tonic used since the 17th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, and volatile aromatic compounds, lemon balm brings a bright, calming botanical character to our formulas along with genuine antioxidant and skin-comfort properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon balm's rosmarinic acid content provides potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, helping to neutralize free radicals and calm reactive skin. Its flavonoids contribute additional antioxidant protection, while its natural tannins provide gentle astringency. Its aromatic compounds contribute a fresh, citrus-herbal character to formulas that is distinctly French in its botanical lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSkin Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacter: Calming, antioxidant-rich, gently brightening\u003cbr\u003eBest for: Sensitive, reactive, or stressed skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor external use only. As with all new products, we recommend a patch test before first use. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/5437\/2090\/collections\/Lemonbalm.png?v=1776125855","url":"https:\/\/lesilobleu.com\/collections\/lemon-balm.oembed","provider":"Le Silo Bleu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}