The American Botanical Council (ABC) welcomed Four Elements Organic Herbals’ adoption of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae) through ABC’s Adopt-an-Herb botanical education program.
 
Four Elements’ adoption supports ABC’s extensive HerbMedPro database, ensuring that this essential educational resource remains current for researchers, health professionals, industry, students, consumers, and other members of the herbal and dietary supplements community.
HerbMedPro is a comprehensive, interactive online database that provides access to important scientific and clinical research data on the uses and health effects of more than 250 herbs, spices, and medicinal plants.
 
“When ABC started the Adopt-an-Herb program, I thought Melissa officinalis should be represented, almost like a parent likes to see his or her child honored for doing well,” wrote Jane Hawley Stevens, the founder of Four Elements. “I hope when people see Four Elements’ logo with Melissa officinalis’ photo, they are reminded that the plant has many benefits (calming, antiviral, joy-enhancing, carminative, and more) while being delicious, abundant, and easy-to-grow. They should be reminded to drink some lemon balm tea!”
 
“I feel such deep gratitude for plants and nature in general, and for all the healing potential provided in these aromatic, beautiful packages,” Ms. Stevens continued. “Honoring my favorite herb, lemon balm, through this organization, helps to fulfill my mission of connecting plants to people to increase wellness for the people and the planet. I am happy to help support an organization that actively gathers and brings forth herbal research for the good of all. It brings me joy to now claim the nickname ‘Mother of Melissa,’ having adopted her through this worthy ABC program, fortified with my 2,000 Melissa officinalis plants in my field I started from seed!”