The healing properties of lemon balm
Melissa history dates back over 2,000 years. The scientific name of this herb "Melissa officinalis" reveals much of its history. It is believed that bees and Melissa are inextricably linked since ancient times. The scientific name Melissa is derived the Greek word for "bee". In addition, many herbalists agree that lemon balm has many healing properties and even tonic that royal jelly and honey. Lemon balm has been honored as a herb with the ability to lend rejuvenation. During the Middle Ages, lemon balm was a key ingredient in all medieval elixirs of youth. Even as late as the 18th century, Melissa has continued to maintain reputation as an elixir of youth. "
Herbalists describe the taste of sour as lemon balm, dry, cold and slightly bitter. Lemon balm is known to contain volatile oils (including citronellal), polyphenols, bitter principle, tannins, rosmarinic acid and flavonoids. The actions of the plant have variously been described as a sedative, anti-depressant, and a relaxing restaurant, a digestive stimulant, antibacterial and antispasmodic. Melissa is also known for its ability to promote perspiration, relaxes peripheral blood vessels, and its antiviral properties.
The leaves of the lemon balm plant is believed to help relieve the symptoms of depression and tension. The leaves are known as carminative, are considered ideal for people who are affected by digestive disorders when they are anxious or worried.
Because of its properties cooling balm is also good for people suffering from colds May febrile. Cream Lemon balm can be used to treat cold sores and other conditions associated with herpes simplex.
The best time to harvest lemon balm is just before flowering. In summer, the leaves of the lemon balm plant can make a delicious cooling and refreshing tea.
The essential oil of lemon balm plant is also popular with herbalists. The concentrated oils from the leaves of lemon balm are much more powerful than the leaves themselves. A few drops of oil essential balm can affect an individual.
A few drops of essential oil of lemon balm essential are recommended as an antidote to depression. The power of the essential oil of lemon balm is thought to be able to "shock" the patient out of their depressed state.
Other popular methods for use of lemon balm remedies include herbal tea as a hot tea and ice cream flavoring. Tea hot melissa is used to treat nausea, indigestion and nervous exhaustion.
A compress of lemon balm can be applied any area suffering from painful swelling, or conditions such as gout. Lemon balm can also be used to create a soothing massage oil. Simply dilute 5-10 drops of essential oil in combination with either almond oil or olive oil, then rub to relieve diseases of the chest or other areas of tension.
Melissa should not be taken by anyone on thyroid medication such as grass May inhibit absorption of the drug.
Lemon balm has wonderful healing properties and can be used internally or externally to handle almost anything that ails you.
About the Author
Scott Meyers is a staff writer for Its Entirely Natural, a resource for helping you achieve a naturally healthy body, mind, and spirit. You may contact our writers through the web site. Follow this link for more information on Herbal Remedies.
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