{"product_id":"lemon-balm-melisse-melissa-officinalis-traiteur-nerve-tonic-heart-herb","title":"Lemon Balm — Mélisse (Melissa officinalis) | Traiteur Nerve Tonic \u0026 Heart Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMélisse — The Herb That Brings the Heart Back to Itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon Balm (\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) was the Cajun Traiteur’s herb of the heart — not in the romantic sense, but in the deepest sense. It was given to those who were grieving, anxious, or overwhelmed. It was brewed as a tea for restless children, for elders who couldn’t sleep, for anyone whose nervous system had been pushed past its limit. Its scent alone — bright, lemony, clean — was considered a form of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle nervine\u003c\/strong\u003e — rosmarinic acid and flavonoids calm the nervous system without sedation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnxiety \u0026amp; grief support\u003c\/strong\u003e — lifts mood without stimulating; suited for emotional overwhelm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleep support\u003c\/strong\u003e — promotes restful sleep, especially in children and elders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntiviral\u003c\/strong\u003e — active against herpes simplex virus; used topically for cold sores for centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive calming\u003c\/strong\u003e — antispasmodic; relieves bloating, cramping, and nervous digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e — scent alone is calming; used in baths, sachets, and washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGarden Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial herb; spreads readily in Louisiana’s warm, humid climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade; tolerates heat and humidity well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright lemon scent fills the garden with every breeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and beneficial pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant where you’ll walk past it often — the scent is the medicine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Pot Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall — 4\" pot\u003c\/strong\u003e ($18.00) — 2.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium — 1 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e ($34.29) — 6.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge — 3 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e ($58.00) — 9.0 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer: This plant is sold as a living heritage and garden plant. Traditional uses are shared for cultural and educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any plant medicinally.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Mamou Enterprises","offers":[{"title":"4\"\/small","offer_id":50250525212912,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal\/med","offer_id":50250525245680,"sku":null,"price":34.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal\/large","offer_id":50250525278448,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/7171\/5056\/files\/lemon-balm-m-lisse.png?v=1786533399","url":"https:\/\/realtimecajun.com\/products\/lemon-balm-melisse-melissa-officinalis-traiteur-nerve-tonic-heart-herb","provider":"Big Mamou Enterprises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}