Lemon Balm, or Melissa Officinalis, was called "the elixir of life" by Paracelsus, a 16th century Swiss physician who is often called the Father of Toxicology (study of poisons). He believed that Lemon Balm would increase overall vitality and lengthen one's life. It has also been used traditionally for improving gout, headaches, neuralgia and to … Continue reading Lemon Balm – Herbal Monograph