{"product_id":"organic-lemon-balm-leaf-cut-sifted-herb-003","title":"Organic Lemon Balm Leaf Cut \u0026 Sifted — Melissa officinalis — Cut \u0026 Sifted Leaf (16 oz (1 lb))","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrated by classical herbalists and monastery gardens for centuries, Melissa officinalis leaf is prized for its bright, lemon-mint volatile oil bouquet. Our low-stem apothecary cut is shade-dried at low temperatures to safeguard its delicate citral aroma for fragrant evening tisanes and culinary infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Identity: \u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e (Lamiaceae (Mint Family)) — 100% Latin binomial verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Part \u0026amp; Preparation: Cut \u0026amp; Sifted Leaf — Certified Organic Melissa officinalis aerial leaf cut, high volatile oil aroma, bright green low-stem sifted cut, batch COA verified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight \/ Standard Unit: 16 oz (1 lb) packed in food-grade light- and moisture-barrier apothecary packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Cultivation Standard: USA \/ Imported Verified — Certified Organic (USDA NOP Compliant).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Purity Assurance: Third-Party Lab Tested (Identity, Microbial \u0026amp; Heavy Metals COA); non-irradiated, zero synthetic fillers, carriers, or preservatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Covered Infusion: Steep 1 to 2 teaspoons of cut botanical per 8 oz freshly boiled spring water (205°F) in a covered vessel for 10–15 minutes to retain volatile aromatics, then strain through fine mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These statements have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apothecary Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67808663077042,"sku":"HERB-003","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/3792\/0434\/files\/HERB-003.png?v=1793067057","url":"https:\/\/apothecarysupply.com\/products\/organic-lemon-balm-leaf-cut-sifted-herb-003","provider":"Apothecary Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}