Cold-resistant perennial plant height of 60 cm . At one point grow 3 - 5 years . The period of regrowth before the cut-off of 60 days . Weightone plant 500 - 600 g . Yield of green mass in the second year of vegetation -4.3 kg / m 2 . Good honey . The leaves and young shoots of lemon balm are used fresh or dried as spicy seasoning for salads, soups , fish and mushroom dishes, for flavoring vinegar flavor liqueurs and bitters . Fresh herbs lemon balm goes well with soft cheese,cottage cheese . The high content of biologically active substances determines its use as a mild antidepressant and immunomodulator . lemon balm tea has a pronounced calming effect .