MELISSA
\məlˈɪsə], \məlˈɪsə], \m_ə_l_ˈɪ_s_ə]\
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By Noah Webster.
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The leaves of balm, Melissa (Ph. U. S.), have a pleasant odour; and an austere and aromatic taste. Balm was formerly much used in nervous diseases, but is now only employed when made into tea, as a diluent, in febrile affections. It is the basis of a celebrated preparation, - the Eau des Carmes.
By Robley Dunglison
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