MOLDAVIAN BALM

Dracocephalum moldavicum

  • COMMON NAMES

    Moldavian dragonhead, Moldavian balm

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Malvaceae

    The Mallow Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Eurasia.

  • HABITAT

    The plant prefers medium moisture soils & full sun.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile oils & Alkaloids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Aromatic, citrus, sweet

PAIRING: Basil, Rosemary, Lemon Balm

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.