{"product_id":"frontier-co-op-lemon-balm-leaf-cut-sifted-organic-359-by-the-pound","title":"Frontier Co-op - Lemon Balm, Leaf, Cut \u0026 Sifted, Organic - 359 by the Pound","description":"Lemon balm is a sweet, lemony scented herb in the mint family. The bushy plant can reach three feet in height and has tiny, indistinct ivory flowers. It's native to Europe and the Mediterranean region, and has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. The botanical name, Melissa officinalis L., is derived from a Greek word for bees. This plant is great for attracting bees; at one time, beekeepers commonly rubbed fresh lemon balm leaves on the inside of new hives to encourage bees to stay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLemon balm leaf can be used in many ways. It makes a relaxing, lemon-flavored herbal tea and complements herb vinegar and spice blends. It is also used for lip balms, skin toners, and various lotions. Besides its topical advantages, it can also enrich the flavors in baked goods and salads. Frontier Co-op®'s premium-quality lemon balm leaf is dried quickly and at low light and temperature to preserve color and maintain the characteristic aroma and flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct color and size may vary by lot due to varying growing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin Bulgaria, United States of America","brand":"Sunny Valley Farms Market \u0026 Gift Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52232234107061,"sku":"113126SVF","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/1551\/4549\/files\/f7c1a7c5-5b04-4e80-b759-0a543c521a55.png?v=1770776317","url":"https:\/\/sunnyvalleymarket.com\/products\/frontier-co-op-lemon-balm-leaf-cut-sifted-organic-359-by-the-pound","provider":"Sunny Valley Farms Market \u0026 Gift Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}