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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) and Peppermint:
A Complete Guide for Daily Well-Being
A Complete Guide for Daily Well-Being
Looking for gentle, aromatic herbs that have been part of European kitchens and gardens for centuries? Lemon balm and peppermint are two of the most beloved members of the mint family — loved for their fresh scent, pleasant taste and long traditional use in teas, cooking and natural wellness blends.
What Are Lemon Balm and Peppermint?
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)
is a perennial herb with soft, serrated leaves that smell intensely of lemon when rubbed. Native to southern Europe, it has been cultivated since ancient times and is now found in gardens all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
is a natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Its dark green leaves and high menthol content give it that characteristic cool, refreshing aroma that almost everyone recognises instantly.
Both plants belong to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, grow easily in temperate climates and are frequently combined because their flavors and aromas complement each other perfectly.
Both plants belong to the Lamiaceae (mint) family, grow easily in temperate climates and are frequently combined because their flavors and aromas complement each other perfectly.
Centuries of Tradition in European Herbal Culture
For hundreds of years lemon balm has been known in folk medicine as the “heart’s joy” herb and was a favorite of Paracelsus. It was traditionally brewed into evening teas or added to bathwater for its wonderfully calming fragrance.
Peppermint has an equally long history — already praised in ancient Egypt and Rome for its refreshing effect after meals and its use in digestive teas.
Together, the two herbs form one of the most classic European combinations: a fragrant, gentle tea that has been poured in households from Lisbon to Stockholm for generations.
Peppermint has an equally long history — already praised in ancient Egypt and Rome for its refreshing effect after meals and its use in digestive teas.
Together, the two herbs form one of the most classic European combinations: a fragrant, gentle tea that has been poured in households from Lisbon to Stockholm for generations.
What Gives These Herbs Their Special Character?
The pleasant effects are mainly due to their natural plant compounds:
The pleasant effects are mainly due to their natural plant compounds:
- Essential oils (citral & citronellal in lemon balm, menthol & menthone in peppermint) → fresh, intensive scent
- Rosmarinic acid & flavonoids → typical of the entire mint family
- Polyphenols & terpenes → responsible for the characteristic aroma and taste
How Lemon Balm and Peppermint Are Used Today
In 2025 you will find the duo in many forms:
- Loose-leaf or bagged herbal teas
- Aromatic tinctures and drops
- Standardized dry extracts in capsules and tablets (especially practical & odor-neutral)
- Combined with other traditional plants and micronutrients in complex wellness blends
Simple Everyday Rituals That Make the Difference
Many people notice how pleasant even small habits can be:
- A cup of lemon balm–peppermint tea in the afternoon or evening
- A few deep breaths of the pure essential oil when the day feels hectic
- Dimmed lights + a warm drink as a fixed “switch-off” signal for body and mind
The Day–Night Rhythm Thousands of Europeans Already Enjoy
More and more people are choosing a natural, aromatic 24-hour concept:
with magnesium and B-vitamins (EFSA-authorized nutrients for normal psychological function and nervous system)
with traditional lemon balm (Melissa officinalis – on-hold EU botanical claim ID 2302) together with valerian & hops combination (on-hold EU claim ID 2680) — the soothing trio that has been part of European evenings for generations
Together they create gentle support from the first coffee to the last page of the book — no jitters, no heavy head, just pleasant calm.
Together they create gentle support from the first coffee to the last page of the book — no jitters, no heavy head, just pleasant calm.
One Tiny Aromatic Moment Tonight
Put the phone away, boil water, let a lemon balm–peppermint tea steep for 7 minutes and simply enjoy the scent.
That’s it.
Your nervous system will thank you — often from the very first sip.
Ready for more daily ease and aromatic moments of calm?
Discover the complete Stop Stress® Day & Night range with high-quality lemon balm and peppermint extracts at → www.stopstress.de
That’s it.
Your nervous system will thank you — often from the very first sip.
Ready for more daily ease and aromatic moments of calm?
Discover the complete Stop Stress® Day & Night range with high-quality lemon balm and peppermint extracts at → www.stopstress.de
Enjoy your tea — you’ve earned it.
References and Further Reading
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). (2023). EU Register of nutrition and health claims made on foods. Authorised claims for magnesium, vitamin B6, B12, niacin and folate. Retrieved from https://food.ec.europa.eu/safety/labelling-and-nutrition/nutrition-and-health-claims/eu-register-health-claims_en
European Commission. (2023). On-hold botanical health claims: Melissa officinalis (ID 2302); Valerian & hops combination (ID 2680). Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/labelling_nutrition/claims/register/public/
Kennedy, D. O., Little, W., & Scholey, A. B. (2004). Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm). Psychosomatic Medicine, 66(4), 607–613. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.psy.0000132877.72833.71
Scholey, A., et al. (2014). Anti-stress effects of lemon balm-containing foods. Nutrients, 6(11), 4805–4821. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu6114805
McKay, D. L., & Blumberg, J. B. (2006). A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.). Phytotherapy Research, 20(8), 619–633. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1936
European Commission. (2023). On-hold botanical health claims: Melissa officinalis (ID 2302); Valerian & hops combination (ID 2680). Retrieved from https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/labelling_nutrition/claims/register/public/
Kennedy, D. O., Little, W., & Scholey, A. B. (2004). Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm). Psychosomatic Medicine, 66(4), 607–613. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.psy.0000132877.72833.71
Scholey, A., et al. (2014). Anti-stress effects of lemon balm-containing foods. Nutrients, 6(11), 4805–4821. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu6114805
McKay, D. L., & Blumberg, J. B. (2006). A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of peppermint tea (Mentha piperita L.). Phytotherapy Research, 20(8), 619–633. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.1936
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Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare professional before use.
Learn more about our quality and manufacturing standards.