Lemon Balm Leaf

Lemon Balm Leaf (Melissa officinalis) is dried leaf with a lemony, lightly grassy character. Choose this format when you want leaf to brew and strain, rather than a prepared extract. The listed ingredient is lemon balm leaf with no added ingredients.

Product information reviewed October 31, 2026.

At a glance

• Botanical: Melissa officinalis, the lemon balm plant.
• Supplied part: dried leaf.
• Current listed pack options: 4 oz, 1 lb and 10 lb; check the variant selector.
• Separate from lemon verbena, extract powder and resin.

How to prepare lemon balm leaf tea

The current leaf directions are 1–2 teaspoons in boiling water, covered for 5–10 minutes, then strained. Follow the package for the amount of water and any more specific instructions. A leaf infusion is not equivalent to a serving of extract.

Lemon balm vs lemon verbena

Lemon balm is Melissa officinalis. Lemon verbena is Aloysia citrodora, a different plant. A shared lemon aroma is not proof of identity or equivalent chemistry.

Leaf vs extract vs resin

Leaf is dried plant material. Extract products have additional processing and their own ingredients and directions. A visual portion of resin cannot be assumed to replace a cup of tea.

What does the tea taste like?

The listing describes light lemony and grassy notes. The cup varies with the lot, storage and steeping. Flavor is a buying preference, not a potency or identity test.

Storage

Keep the labeled package closed, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. Follow the product date and storage directions; aroma alone cannot establish shelf life.

Compare lemon balm leaf, the extract sold by weight and lemon balm resin. See also lemon balm vs lemon verbena and other teas.

For adults 21+. Follow the product label and seek professional advice about medicines, medical conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Traditional use does not establish a medical benefit. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.