The scientific name of this plant is Melissa (Melissa officinalis) which means honey bee, which has Greek roots. Since the bee is very fond of the small white flowers of this plant, this name seems quite appropriate. Lemon balm is from the mint family. It grows rapidly and is originally native to southern Europe, various regions of the Middle East and Central Asia. However, it is now cultivated in America and many parts of the world. Medieval doctors prescribed it to cure sleep problems, reduce anxiety, heal wounds and increase longevity. Today, scientists have done many studies on lemon balm. Most of these studies have been carried out in Europe and the Middle East, as the main origin regions of this plant.

The properties of lemongrass are used in traditional medicine, especially in European countries such as Austria. This plant is very useful for headache and nerve pain. One of the most important properties of lemongrass, which has been studied a lot, is protecting the heart and liver.