Gentle, citrus-kissed, and deeply calming, Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is the herb of evening ease; a quiet companion that releases tension and restores the body’s natural calm. Its aroma, soft as dusk, clears lingering restlessness and invites emotional balance.

At Purely, lemon balm soothes the Evening Ritual Collection in Moonlight Stillness™, part of the Velvet Amber Lane, where it harmonizes with vanilla, date, and cardamom to create a smooth, tranquil close to the day. It is the quiet exhale before rest, calm light fading into stillness.

Lemon Balm’s botanical name, Melissa officinalis, comes from the Greek word for “honeybee,” honoring the plant’s power to draw bees to its fragrant blossoms. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was steeped into wines and tonics as a source of joy, vitality, and longevity. Medieval monks cultivated it in monastery gardens, where it was prized for calming the spirit and comforting the stomach. A perennial in the mint family, Lemon Balm grows in lush green clusters with citrus-scented leaves that release their fragrance when touched. At Purely, we carry this timeless lore into our Evening Ritual blends, where Lemon Balm becomes a living bridge between ancient calm and modern stillness.