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Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Lemon-scented mint for fretful moods, a racing mind, and cold-sore lips.
Flavor
Fresh lemon peel over green mint. Dried leaf is quieter.
Symptoms
anxiety, insomnia, indigestion, cold sores
In favor
Safe kitchen herb
Against
Theoretical thyroid-slowing at high dose
Days to harvest
60–75 days to the first full cut
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