Nutritional benefits of lemon balm microgreens
The essential oil of lemon balm contains:
- citrate;
- citronellal;
- caryophyllene.
The essential extracts of the plant contain:
- rosmarinic acid;
- caffeic acid;
- triterpene;
- flavanoids (including luteolin, apigenin, campferol and quercetin).
Taste and use
It is widely used to prepare infusions.
A simple infusion can be made using one teaspoon of leaves per cup of water. Boil everything, then filter the infusion before drinking.