Perennial spice plant . The period from germination to the cutting 40 - 45 days . Stem branched, up to 60 cm . The leaves are dark green pubescent,with a strong mint-lemon aroma and bitter-spicy taste . The flowers are small, white sirenevato form spike-like inflorescences . green mass yield of 0.5 - 1.8 kg / m² . The value of the plant: contains essential oils, tannins, vitamin C . In folk medicine used as an antispasmodic, sedative, calming the nervous system,improves appetite means . Fresh and dried leaves of lemon balm - an indispensable spice for cooking various dishes, for canning and pickling vegetables .
