Rodgers and Hammerstein – Oklahoma
Oh, what a beautiful mornin’
Oh, what a beautiful day
I got a beautiful feelin’
Everything’s goin’ my way
It’s a lovely morning here in the valley of the sun and I am so excited that my Lemonbalm has had a wonderful growth spurt! I use this fragrant herb in many of my tea blends as it has so many wonderful properties and can’t wait to start cutting to dry.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic). – Mount Sinai
I recently made a lovely herbal tea blend after listening to Dr. Mary Dove on the Herbs With Rosalee podcast that features this wonderful herb and I must say the tea is refreshing and quite soothing.
For my blend, I added peppermint for a touch of sweetness. I think this blend would also make a great ice tea, and perfect to sip during those hot Arizona summers.
If you’re interested in making this tea, be sure to visit Rosalee’s website to download the recipe.
What are you growing in your garden or thinking about growing?
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