Peppermint is commonly know as lemon balm or balm mint. The leaves have a gentle lemon scent related to mint. Lemon balm is often used as a flavouring in ice cream and herbal teas both hot and iced often in combination with other herbs such as spearmint. it is also frequently paired with fruit dishes or candies. it can be used in fish dishes and is the key ingredient in lemon balm pesto. Lemon balm essential oil is very popular in aromatherapy. The essential oil is commonly distilled with lemon oil citronella oil or other oils.