Definition

1. Noun:
   • Lemon balm: A perennial herb (Melissa officinalis) in the mint family, known for its lemon-scented leaves, used in cooking and herbal medicine for its calming properties.
   • Common name for Melissa officinalis: Often referred to simply as "balm" or "lemon balm" in English. The provided reference "germandrée" is an outdated or less common botanical synonym.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Tía tô đất thường được dùng để pha trà thảo mộc. (Lemon balm is often used to brew herbal tea.)
  • Mùi hương của lá tía tô đất rất dễ chịu. (The scent of lemon balm leaves is very pleasant.)

Advanced Usage

• In herbalism, "tía tô đất" is prized for its anxiolytic and carminative effects.
  • Trà từ tía tô đất giúp giảm căng thẳng. (Tea from lemon balm helps reduce stress.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cây tía tô đất (n): The lemon balm plant.
• Lá tía tô đất (n): Lemon balm leaf.

Synonyms

• Lemon balm: The most common English name.
• Balm: A shorter common name.
• Melissa: Derived from its botanical name .
• Sweet balm: Another common name.

Notes on Reference Definition

• The provided reference "germandrée" is the French word for "germander," which is a different genus (). This is likely a historical misidentification or a regional usage. The correct and modern equivalent for "tía tô đất" is lemon balm ().