Lemon Balm Dried Herb 500g Bag Xiang Feng Cao Herbal Tea Ingredient

Lemon Balm, known in TCM as Xiang Feng Cao (香蜂草), from Melissa officinalis, is offered as dried aerial herb cut for tea and herbal preparation. Traditionally associated with a cooling nature and gentle lemon aroma, it is a popular European botanical also used in modern herbal blending. This 500g bag suits home tea making and culinary use, and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lemon balm aerial herb supplied as a 500g resealable-style bag
• Botanical source Melissa officinalis, known in Chinese as Xiang Feng Cao
• Traditionally valued in European herbal practice for its mild lemon scent
• Dried and processed for convenient brewing and blending
• Suitable as a raw ingredient for tea bags, granules, and herbal mixes

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to yellow-green leaves and stems with a crumbly, dry texture. It carries a light citrus-lemon aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes mildly lemony and herbaceous with a soft, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea
• Blend into tea bag mixes with other botanicals
• Use as a raw material for herbal granule production
• Add to culinary recipes for a lemony herbal note

Traditional Uses

In European folk herbalism, lemon balm has long been prepared as a simple infusion or added to calming evening tea blends, often paired with chamomile or mint. In modern Chinese herbal retail it is commonly stocked as a culinary and tea ingredient. Traditionally associated with gentle, cooling qualities, it is enjoyed warm in cooler seasons or iced in summer.

FAQ Q&A