{"id":5525629436058,"title":"Lemon Balm Cut - 0.5 lb","handle":"lemon-balm-cut-0-5-lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are fascinating studies in Europe documenting the many benefits of \u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e that make it a valuable addition to any modern day herb cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon balm has been used since ancient times to calm the body and uplift the spirit.  It boasts an incredible abundance of culinary uses, as well as cosmetic and herbal applications. Traditionally it has been used as a natural remedy to reduce anxiety, promote calm, improve sleep, and heal wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt makes an incredibly delicious, mild flavored tea and can be used in a large variety of other ways.  Its lemon undertones makes it ideal for use in salads, chopped and added to stir fry, or as a flavoring for dressings and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been prized by bee keepers since earliest time. It was credited with the ability to attract and nurture swarms of bees, and was used as a remedy for their stings.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbalists have favored it for use in complaints that were thought to “proceed from a disordered state of the nervous system.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #ffffff; color: #565656; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDuring the colonization of North America from the 1500s to 1700s, settlers not only brought tools and equipment over with them but also their cherished medical herbal books and healing plants.  Lemon Balm was an herb especially important for its multi-faceted uses.  The colonists used it for cooking and flavoring, in beverages such as teas and wines, as medicine, and in cosmetic and household uses such as cleaning and scenting.  In cooking, Lemon Balm was used for a ‘salet’ or salad herb, for flavoring meats, sauces, puddings, and cakes.  Many Old Williamsburg recipes called for it.   There are also records of Thomas Jefferson growing Lemon Balm at Monticello.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate, citrus-like flavor of lemon balm is used in jams, fruit salads, baking, and many savory dishes such as fish and poultry dishes, soups, sauces, and salads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be brewed as a soothing tea, by itself or blended with other ingredients such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omfoods.com\/culinary-herbs-and-spices\/organic-ginger-root-c-s\/\"\u003eginger root\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omfoods.com\/botanical-herbs\/organic-orange-peel-cut\/\"\u003eorange peel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omfoods.com\/botanical-herbs\/organic-rosehips-c-s\/\"\u003erosehips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e It is used as a soothing essential oil and in perfumes and cosmetics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has also been used to polish wooden furniture, make homemade toothpaste, and repel insects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBelow is a recipe for a Lemon Balm-infused honey that can be used in a variety of ways; it pairs especially well as a sweetener for other herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLemon Balm Honey \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e1\/2 Cup Dried Lemon Balm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e4 thin slices of organic lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e1 cup raw honey (local is preferable!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eCombine ingredients in a jar and seal tightly. Move around and shake on a daily basis to move the lemon balm and lemon slices through the honey.  After 1 month, strain the honey through a fine stainless steel strainer to remove and discard lemon and herbs.   Use the strained honey to sweeten teas or in desserts for added health-supporting properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon Balm may have possible interactions and contraindications for those with a medical diagnosis or on medications; please see your doctor prior to using to make sure it is appropriate for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePregnancy\/Lactation:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Lemon Balm is generally considered safe for pregnancy and lactation, but we suggest that you speak with your healthcare practitioner or herbalist prior to starting any new herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eStorage:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDue to the Beeyoutiful's Herbs and Bulk Foods being organic or wildcrafted, there is a slight chance that there could be some naturally occurring bugs.  Beeyoutiful takes precautions on our end to minimize the chances, but we do suggest that you store them in a cold area - possibly the freezer - in an air tight container.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #565656; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif, google; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #565656; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif, google; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutritional Facts\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e","published_at":"2024-08-14T18:16:23-05:00","created_at":"2020-07-22T16:01:38-05:00","vendor":"vendor-unknown","type":"Manufactured Herbs","tags":["Herbs \u0026 Whole Foods","Herbs \u0026 Whole Foods: Bulk Herbs","Herbs \u0026 Whole Foods: Culinary Herbs","Herbs \u0026 Whole Foods: Herbs","Herbs \u0026 Whole Foods: Tea","Specials: Clearance"],"price":600,"price_min":600,"price_max":600,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":1200,"compare_at_price_min":1200,"compare_at_price_max":1200,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":35334283821210,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"lemonbalmcut.5lb","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Lemon Balm Cut - 0.5 lb","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":600,"weight":227,"compare_at_price":1200,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/www.beeyoutiful.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8_2abd394b-4f45-4aea-9ca5-96bc2bd8eb3c.jpg?v=1723676078"],"featured_image":"\/\/www.beeyoutiful.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8_2abd394b-4f45-4aea-9ca5-96bc2bd8eb3c.jpg?v=1723676078","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":35220610711787,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"width":600,"src":"\/\/www.beeyoutiful.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8_2abd394b-4f45-4aea-9ca5-96bc2bd8eb3c.jpg?v=1723676078"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/www.beeyoutiful.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8_2abd394b-4f45-4aea-9ca5-96bc2bd8eb3c.jpg?v=1723676078","width":600}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThere are fascinating studies in Europe documenting the many benefits of \u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e that make it a valuable addition to any modern day herb cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lemon balm has been used since ancient times to calm the body and uplift the spirit.  It boasts an incredible abundance of culinary uses, as well as cosmetic and herbal applications. Traditionally it has been used as a natural remedy to reduce anxiety, promote calm, improve sleep, and heal wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt makes an incredibly delicious, mild flavored tea and can be used in a large variety of other ways.  Its lemon undertones makes it ideal for use in salads, chopped and added to stir fry, or as a flavoring for dressings and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TABS --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been prized by bee keepers since earliest time. It was credited with the ability to attract and nurture swarms of bees, and was used as a remedy for their stings.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; color: #565656;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbalists have favored it for use in complaints that were thought to “proceed from a disordered state of the nervous system.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: #ffffff; color: #565656; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDuring the colonization of North America from the 1500s to 1700s, settlers not only brought tools and equipment over with them but also their cherished medical herbal books and healing plants.  Lemon Balm was an herb especially important for its multi-faceted uses.  The colonists used it for cooking and flavoring, in beverages such as teas and wines, as medicine, and in cosmetic and household uses such as cleaning and scenting.  In cooking, Lemon Balm was used for a ‘salet’ or salad herb, for flavoring meats, sauces, puddings, and cakes.  Many Old Williamsburg recipes called for it.   There are also records of Thomas Jefferson growing Lemon Balm at Monticello.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe delicate, citrus-like flavor of lemon balm is used in jams, fruit salads, baking, and many savory dishes such as fish and poultry dishes, soups, sauces, and salads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be brewed as a soothing tea, by itself or blended with other ingredients such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omfoods.com\/culinary-herbs-and-spices\/organic-ginger-root-c-s\/\"\u003eginger root\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omfoods.com\/botanical-herbs\/organic-orange-peel-cut\/\"\u003eorange peel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omfoods.com\/botanical-herbs\/organic-rosehips-c-s\/\"\u003erosehips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e It is used as a soothing essential oil and in perfumes and cosmetics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has also been used to polish wooden furniture, make homemade toothpaste, and repel insects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eBelow is a recipe for a Lemon Balm-infused honey that can be used in a variety of ways; it pairs especially well as a sweetener for other herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eLemon Balm Honey \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e1\/2 Cup Dried Lemon Balm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e4 thin slices of organic lemon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e1 cup raw honey (local is preferable!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eCombine ingredients in a jar and seal tightly. Move around and shake on a daily basis to move the lemon balm and lemon slices through the honey.  After 1 month, strain the honey through a fine stainless steel strainer to remove and discard lemon and herbs.   Use the strained honey to sweeten teas or in desserts for added health-supporting properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon Balm may have possible interactions and contraindications for those with a medical diagnosis or on medications; please see your doctor prior to using to make sure it is appropriate for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003ePregnancy\/Lactation:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Lemon Balm is generally considered safe for pregnancy and lactation, but we suggest that you speak with your healthcare practitioner or herbalist prior to starting any new herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eStorage:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003eDue to the Beeyoutiful's Herbs and Bulk Foods being organic or wildcrafted, there is a slight chance that there could be some naturally occurring bugs.  Beeyoutiful takes precautions on our end to minimize the chances, but we do suggest that you store them in a cold area - possibly the freezer - in an air tight container.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #565656; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif, google; letter-spacing: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: #565656; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif, google; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutritional Facts\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReviews\u003c\/h5\u003e"}