Althaea officinalis times of scarcity consequent upon the failure of the crops, this plant, which grows there in great abundance, is collected heavily as a foodstuff. The leaves, flowers and the root of "A. officinalis" (marshmallow) have been used in traditional herbal medicine. This use is reflected in the name of the genus, which comes from the Greek (""), meaning "to heal." Marshmallow was traditionally used as relief for irritation of mucous membranes, including use as a gargle for mouth and throat ulcers and gastric ulcers. The flowers and young leaves can be eaten, and are often added to salads or are
Melissa (plant) is "Melissa officinalis", commonly known in the United States as lemon balm, and as balm in England. They are very frost hardy plants which prefer full sun or light shade if summers are hot. They are quick growing. "M. officinalis" has become naturalised in many parts of the world. Melissa (plant) Melissa is a genus of perennial herbs in the Lamiaceae, native to Europe and Asia but cultivated and naturalized in many other places. The name "Melissa" is derived from the Greek word "mélissa" meaning "honeybee", owing to the abundance of nectar in the flowers. The stems are square, like