Lemon balm against lemon verben herbal teas - a comparison

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Lemon balm and lemon verbs are two herbs with a natural lemon scent. In this respect, these herbs are remarkable when they naturally smell of lemons, although both are not closely related to the lemon plant. This article compares the two herbs that are very similar to each other and examines their similarities and differences in terms of taste, aroma, growth requirements, availability and other properties. Similarities between the two herbs: There are a number of common attributes that have both lemon balm and lemon verbs in common. Both are naturally caffeine-free and both belong to the Lamiales Order, a large group of plants that the entire mint family and the family ...
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lemon balm and lemon verbs are two herbs with a natural lemon scent. In this respect, these herbs are remarkable when they naturally smell of lemons, although both are not closely related to the lemon plant. This article compares the two herbs that are very similar to each other and examines their similarities and differences in terms of taste, aroma, growth requirements, availability and other properties.

similarities between the two herbs:

There are a number of common attributes that have both lemon balm and lemon verbs in common. Both are naturally caffeine-free and both belong to the Lamiales Order, a large group of plants that includes the entire mint family and the family of iron herb or iron herb as well as many other aromatic plants such as Jasmin and Sesame. Their taste and aroma are both lemon and more similar than other lemon herbs or real lemons.

Both herbs have similar medical uses and reflect a chemical composition that is not only similar to each other, but also some other herbs with natural lemon scent such as lemon myrea and lemon grass. These health and medical properties include antimicrobial effects and antioxidant activity.

differences in taste:

taste descriptions are somewhat subjective, especially when it comes to subtle distinctions. My personal experience with these two herbs is that the two herbs are most similar in the fresh state and in the dried state. Especially in the dried, but also in the fresh state, lemon verben seems to have a rather "ginger blue" quality. Lemon balm, on the other hand, is more vegetable. Overall, however, they are quite similar, with a gentle taste.

Both herbs dry slightly; However, iron herb has harder leaves.

differences in growth habits and cultivation:

The growing demands on lemon balm and lemon verbs overlap, although their growth habits differ. Lemon balms that thrive in moderate climates, tolerates partial shade and is hardy even in quite cold climates, grows into lumps and does not form wood stems for several years, but sprouts from the roots every spring after dying in winter. Lemon verbene, on the other hand, is a woody plant or a shrub that prefer somewhat warmer, sunnier and drier conditions. The appropriate conditions for the growth of the two plants overlap in warmer moderate regions.

price and availability differences:

of these two herbs is the most widespread in tea and mass herbal companies. Lemon balm is usually only available from large herbal companies and is also used less frequently as an ingredient in commercially mixed herbal teas. However, it can be found more often in garden and tree school centers and tends to be cultivated more often (and also escapes cultivation). With regard to the fresh harvest, it tends to be the more available of the two plants.

in total:

lemon balm and lemon verben are two very similar plants, both of which are used to brow caffeine -free lemon herbal teas. Both are easy to breed, as dry herbs to be obtained relatively difficult, and their taste and growth requirements differ only slightly.