Lemon balm
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Lemon balm is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family. It has lemon-scented leaves, white or pale pink flowers, and contains essential oils and compounds, such as geranial and neral.
1885 illustration
A bumblebee feeding on a lemon balm flower
The plant seen in visible light, ultraviolet light and infrared
Herbal tea
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Herbal teas or herb teas, technically known as herbal infusions, and less commonly called tisanes, are beverages made from the infusion or decoction in water of any herbs, spices, or other plant mater
"Hibiscus Delight", made from hibiscus flowers, rose hips, orange peel, green tea, and red raspberry leaf, steeping
Butterfly-pea flower tea. The one on the right has had lime juice added, making it turn purple.
A promotional french poster for "Tisane Gauloise", by Paul Berthon
Herbal tea in a glass teapot and cup