One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is Lemon Balm. I love just walking by it and brushing it gently with my hand to fill the air with its lemony scent. Lemon Balm has gone by many names such as Common Balm, Balm Mint, Balm, Bee Balm, Lemon Balsam, Melissa, Sweet Balm, Sweet Melissa, and Heart’s Delight but its official name is Melissa officinalis. And it has a rich history, in ancient times it was often planted around by beekeepers to keep the honeybees content. It was also planted around the Temples of Diana, it was a herb sacred to her and it helped keep the honeybees happy. It is from the Goddess Diana that Lemon Balm was started to be called Heart’s Delight. It was believed in ancient times that Lemon Balm was useful to calm the heart and the body. And it has been used through the ages for many reasons from flavoring medicine and flavoring in cooking. It has been found to have a sedative effect and as a tranquilizer. It is also said to help inhibit bacteria and viruses and also as a digestive aid. As a digestive aid, it can even be added to fresh salads where it will add a fresh lemon flavor.
Magickally Lemon Balm is feminine and associated with the element of Water. It is also connected to the Moon and the planet Neptune. it is commonly used in love sachets but it has more magickal uses than just for love. Magickally it can be used for love, success, healing, cleansing, fertility, animal healing, happiness, prosperity, psychic awareness, and divination.
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