Lemon balm: how to grow it.

Melissa.

Melissa or, as it is also called, lemon balm, is the oldest of the spicy aromatic plants. known to mankind. Born on the territory of the Eastern Mediterranean, lemon balm has long “grown” widely throughout the world, and has not bypassed Russia, where it has charmed everyone with its taste and smell.

Growing lemon balm.

To begin with, you should choose a suitable place for lemon balm. Melissa is pretty unpretentious plant, it prefers loose, loamy or sandy loam soil that is sufficiently fertilized. You should not “plant” bushes near a water source - lemon balm prefers drier places, and from the abundance of moisture it can get sick and die. If you plant lemon balm in the shade of trees, then it will, of course, survive, however, the smell from its leaves will be less intense. Less accumulation will occur in green areas essential oil, namely it is the most valuable component of lemon balm. And the bushes will not grow so tall and lush. Partial shade is quite suitable.

When choosing a location, be sure to keep in mind that lemon balm is a perennial plant. The bush can live up to ten years! In the fall, dig up the area intended for lemon balm to a depth of twenty centimeters and fertilize it with manure. In the spring, you can take a chance and plant seeds directly in open ground, but this is a risky business. Seeds are planted no deeper than one and a half centimeters. If you plant lemon balm with seeds, do not expect flowers from it in the first year.

It is most preferable to plant lemon balm seedlings. To do this, around the end of March, sow the seeds in cups or a box and place it on the windowsill.

You can sow lemon balm seeds in a greenhouse. When planting seeds for seedlings, sow them not deep at all, about half a centimeter. Then the shoots will be more friendly. Space out the emerging plants so that there is space between them, otherwise they will interfere with each other. There should be gaps of about five centimeters between the sprouts. Little Melissa loves a lot of light. Keep the box with seedlings on the brightest windowsill, and on warm sunny days take it out to the balcony to breathe. It wouldn't hurt to add some nitrogen fertilizer.

Seedlings are planted in open ground at the age of one to one and a half months. Small bushes are frost-resistant, so plant them when the risk of frost is minimal. The bushes are planted at a distance of thirty centimeters from each other, and between the rows they must be left more space- sixty centimeters. Caring for lemon balm consists of loosening the soil and removing weed. Watering should only be done if the summer is very dry. Melissa loves to feed, but do not feed the plant before flowering, as this prevents the seeds from ripening on time.

The lemon balm bush can be propagated without resorting to sowing seeds. Bend several branches of lemon balm to the ground and sprinkle with earth, they will take root, and in the spring you can separate them from the main bush and plant them. This procedure should be carried out at the beginning of summer. Do not forget to water the soil with which you sprinkled the branches, otherwise they will not take root.

There is another way to propagate an old lemon balm bush - dividing the bush. The procedure should be performed in early spring, when shoots are just beginning to appear. The bush should be cut into approximately equal parts, so that at least four shoots come from each part. Only a bush that is at least three years old can be divided into parts.

To ensure that lemon balm overwinters well and the rhizome does not freeze, it can be covered with leaves that have fallen from the trees.

Melissa - perennial and it’s easy to grow it on your balcony so that you always have tasty and fragrant leaves and shoots at hand. In order for your lemon balm to grow for sure, you first need to take care of the seedlings. Buy a container for it and a nutritious soil mixture in the store, adding one-third sand to it. In March, spill the soil in the box hot water, crush it, and plant dry lemon balm seeds. Sprinkle a 0.5 mm layer of soil on top, cover with film and place in a warm place until germination. Melissa seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks. Spray the soil with warm, settled water twice a day. After germination, remove the film and water carefully in the usual way as the top layer of soil dries out.

In early May, mature seedlings can be planted on a balcony under the open sky. Melissa is a subshrub with a creeping superficial rhizome, therefore, for a permanent place you need a wide and shallow container, always with holes in the bottom. First, pour a 2 cm layer of drainage into it, with fertilized loose soil on top. Pour it with warm, settled water and carefully, trying not to damage the roots, transfer the lemon balm seedlings into the container. If the plants do not tolerate transplantation well, then spray them with Epin solution. Further care consists of loosening and watering with used tea leaves.

Melissa grows up slowly during the first year of her life. In the fall, bring the plant into the room, let it delight you with its spicy taste and aroma all winter long. If this is not possible, then with the onset of cold weather, carefully wrap the shoots and remove the box down the balcony. Let them spend the winter peacefully. And in early spring the plant will produce a lot of friendly shoots and leaves. Cut the shoots, leaving the stems at a distance of 10 cm from the ground, and lemon balm bushes will soon delight you with their splendor. Flower buds should be plucked off as they appear.

Although lemon balm is demanding of light and heat, it can tolerate a slight drop in temperature without problems. In case of shortage sunlight or high sowing density, lemon balm's aroma weakens somewhat.

Use of lemon balm in cooking.

Melissa has a special smell - it's a real lemon aroma, very delicate and refreshing. It is thanks to its famous smell that lemon balm, both fresh and dried, is used as a culinary seasoning. Fresh leaves season all kinds of dishes, from salads to meat and fish delicacies. This miracle herb is simply irreplaceable in canning. Tea brewed from freshly picked or dried lemon balm leaves is unusually subtle in its aroma.

Application in medicine.

Melissa is also famous for her medicinal properties: it improves the condition of the nervous system, normalizes sleep, helps with colds, reduces blood pressure, stimulates the appetite, improves digestion, has anti-inflammatory properties, the leaves are rich in vitamin C, and is also used externally in the form of compresses for bruises and swelling.

Lemon balm, or lemon balm, is a plant that has been used since ancient times to treat many diseases. This herb has a pleasant lemony smell, hence its name. Medicinal properties lemon balm proven and recognized by traditional medicine.

Mint: description of popular types

Mint is a designation large group plants of the Lamiaceae family. In total, more than 25 species of mint and over 100 subspecies are known. The most famous are:

Field mint- the most common species in Russia. Inflorescences of mauve flowers are located at the base of elongated leaves. The plant reaches a height of 40-60 cm. It is widely used in cooking and folk medicine, and is a raw material for the production of essential oil;
Peppermint- a cultivated plant grown in the south of Russia and in many European countries. Has a strong menthol flavor and pungent odor. Peppermint is used in medicine and in cooking in the preparation of soft drinks;

Garden mint. Grows in the southwest and south of Russia. Does not have a strong menthol taste and unpleasant odor. The leaves of the plant are oblong, pointed at the ends, the stem height rarely exceeds 40 cm;
Water mint. It is found along the banks of forest reservoirs in the European part of Russia. It has a very strong menthol smell. The plant has a height of 30-80 cm, hallmark this species has spherical inflorescences located at the end of the stem;

Long leaf mint. Grows in central Russia and Western Siberia. The stem of the plant is tetrahedral, reaches a height of 80-120 cm. Small purple flowers are collected in racemose inflorescences. This type of mint has a gentle, non-irritating odor and is used in folk medicine as an analgesic and antiseptic;
Curly mint. This is a cultivated plant with a pleasant smell and delicate taste, without the aftertaste of menthol. It is distinguished by curly and slightly pubescent leaves. Widely used in cooking, grown in many European countries;

Apple mint. It is found wild in the Caucasus and southern Europe. Reaches a height of 60 cm, has a straight stem and large, wide leaves. Used as a spice;
Flea mint. It grows wild in the North Caucasus and is cultivated in Turkmenistan. The name comes from the fact that in the past this plant was used to control fleas. This type of mint has small leaves round shape. Used in cooking;

Plectranthus, or indoor mint. Widely used for landscaping balconies and city apartments. The plant has drooping shoots and small flowers collected in racemes.

The healing properties of lemon balm (video)

Lemon balm: medicinal properties and contraindications

Lemon balm or lemon balm - medicinal plant from the Yasnotkov family, which is widely used in folk medicine. It is found wild in southern Russia and the Caucasus. Melissa can be grown on garden plots, since it is an unpretentious and cold-resistant plant.

Lemon balm is rich in vitamin C, as well as trace elements, necessary for the body human: magnesium, zinc, molybdenum, selenium, copper. Melissa improves immunity, has an antipyretic and diaphoretic effect, therefore it is used for complex treatment colds and flu.

The substances that make up lemon balm have many medicinal properties:

Calm the nervous system, helping to get rid of stress and insomnia;
Lower blood pressure;
Have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the stomach and intestines;
Normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems;
Removes toxins and harmful substances from the body;
Helps with complex therapy of oncological diseases.

In cosmetology, lemon balm is used to combat inflammation and acne, since the substances contained in the plant improve the structure of the facial skin and help relieve inflammation.

Contraindications to the use of lemon balm are:

Children under 3 years of age;
Epilepsy and episyndrome;
Chronically low blood pressure (hypotension);
Allergy to this plant;
Liver failure.

Due to the fact that lemon balm has a calming effect, it is not recommended to take it before situations that require concentration and quick reaction (driving a car, exam, etc.)

Varieties of mint (video)

Benefits of lemon balm for women and men

Melissa is especially useful for women. This plant helps overcome premenstrual syndrome and reduces pain during menstruation. Lemon balm improves the tone of the muscles of the internal organs, so it helps with prolapse of the uterus.

Many women believe that lemon balm cannot be used during pregnancy, but this is not true. On the contrary, this plant helps to cope with toxicosis and promotes better light current childbirth and separation of the placenta. But apply lemon balm during pregnancy it is necessary in moderate quantities.

During menopause, the use of lemon balm helps to avoid depression, excessive irritability, and disruptions in work endocrine system. Besides, Lemon balm accelerates weight loss while fighting obesity, but only in combination with proper nutrition and playing sports.

The benefits of lemon balm for men are questionable. To the stronger sex It is not recommended to take lemon balm before sexual intercourse, as the plant can cause a temporary decrease in male power. With prolonged use there is a risk of developing impotence. But if you take lemon balm in small doses and occasionally, then undesirable consequences will not come.

Melissa: features and applications

In folk medicine, lemon balm is used to prepare tinctures, teas, decoctions and inhalations. Most popular means easy to prepare yourself:

Pour 2 tablespoons of lemon balm into a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 50-60 minutes, then strain. Drink half a glass 2-3 times a day to relieve stress, combat insomnia and headaches;
Add crushed lemon balm to boiling water at the rate of 10 grams of herb per 1 glass of water. Keep on low heat for 10 minutes, then cool and strain. Take the resulting decoction 3 times a day, a teaspoon.

The product helps normalize the functioning of the stomach, reduces blood pressure and has a tonic effect;
For coughs, inhalations with lemon balm are used. To do this, 3-4 drops of lemon balm oil are mixed with a large number honey and diluted with boiling water. Then the patient is allowed to breathe in steam for 10-15 minutes;
A lemon balm compress is good for abrasions, bruises and rheumatism. To prepare it, pour 2 tablespoons of dry herb into a glass of boiling water, let it brew for 15-20 minutes, then soak a cotton cloth in the liquid and apply it to the skin;
To combat acne and inflammation of the facial skin, you can add a few drops of lemon balm oil to the main cream;
Melissa tea. The herb can be brewed with black or green tea, adding 1 teaspoon of mint to 1-2 liters of water. The drink has a calming effect, reduces irritability, helps get rid of depression and insomnia, but does not cause weakening of attention (unlike tinctures and decoctions).

When using lemon balm, it is important to remember that an overdose can have reverse effect or cause side effects (drowsiness, sluggishness, decreased potency in men). Therefore it is not possible for cooking folk remedies take more herbs than indicated in the recipe.

How to make mint decoction (video)

Lemon balm is useful plant: its leaves and oils are used in cooking, folk medicine and cosmetology. Thanks to unique composition lemon balm has many medicinal properties. At the same time, there are contraindications for taking and side effects she has very little.

Thanks to its bright, refreshing aroma, mint has long become a leader among herbs. The leaves, stems and flowers of the plant are used by culinary specialists and perfumers; a variety of products are made from plant raw materials. medical supplies and means traditional medicine. But, pouring mint tea while treating yourself to fragrant gingerbread or using toothpaste with a characteristic cooling taste, few people think about what type of mint raw material was used. After all, under the short name “” there can be dozens of related plants that have both similar features and properties inherent only in one variety.

What do the medicinal properties and contraindications of different types of mint depend on and are they the same, and is everyone allowed to use infusions from herbal raw materials, tea and other products based on the spicy-flavoring plant?

Today, about two dozen species of mint have been cultivated and grown in garden beds and as indoor plants. Moreover, on different continents people find and give preference to their favorite varieties.

There is, for example, English, Australian and even Japanese mint, which is not found anywhere in the world except on several islands in the Land of the Rising Sun. In Russia, the most popular species have become those that grow here both natively and those brought from Europe, for example, the most common mint is peppermint. What is the effect of this or that type of mint on the body?

Peppermint: beneficial properties and contraindications

It is extremely difficult to find peppermint growing wild, because this plant is a hybrid of European varieties obtained several centuries ago, first noticed and widespread in Western Europe, and then throughout the world. Today, peppermint plantations intended for food, perfume, and pharmaceutical production exist in four dozen countries. Why did the plant become so famous, and what does it help with?

The aroma peppermint obliged high concentration in green essential oil, the main component of which is menthol with a cooling and even burning taste and aroma. Therefore, the plant is sometimes called menthol mint, and the beneficial properties and contraindications associated with it mostly apply to related species. In addition to the essential oil rich in menthol, peppermint greens include tannins and vitamins, natural bitters and minerals, a mass of organic acids, esters and phytoncides.

The secret of the plant’s popularity lies in the composition of its leaves, stems and flowers used to obtain medicines, decoctions, tinctures and fragrances.

It is these substances that act on the body, and mint is recognized as an effective herbal remedy for combating pathogenic flora on the intestinal mucosa and oral cavity, in the nasopharynx and on skin. Plant raw materials are used in eliminating digestive problems, treating the liver and gallbladder, nervous and respiratory system. Preparations based on peppermint can relieve headaches and toothache, tested for the treatment of migraines, heart and vascular diseases.

Peppermint tea is a recognized sedative and is also a good help in the treatment of colds and inflammatory processes.

Many people are interested in how mint affects blood pressure? Mint has the ability to reduce blood pressure, promotes rapid digestion of food and relieves pain.

These are the medicinal properties of peppermint, but are there any contraindications? Yes, such an active herbal remedy, especially preparations with high content Peppermint essential oil should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under three years of age. Hypotensive effect mint may cause feeling unwell in people with low blood pressure. And the calming effect sometimes affects the reaction speed of car drivers.

Lemon mint: beneficial properties and contraindications

No less beneficial to the body can come from lemon balm or lemon balm, as these plants are called for their amazing aroma, which has notes of citrus and menthol at the same time.

The beneficial properties of lemon balm and contraindications for this plant are determined by the composition of the leaves, tops of stems and inflorescences used for food and treatment. The plant, like peppermint, is rich in essential oils, but their composition is somewhat different, which is reflected in the aroma of the herb and its qualities. Also, lemon balm herb contains vitamins, among which the main place is occupied by ascorbic acid, the leaves and stems of the plant contain tannins, tannins and mineral elements, saponins and flavonoids, natural bitterness and valuable organic acids.

What does lemon balm help with, and how does it act on human body? Like peppermint, lemon balm can effectively relieve pain and relieve emotional stress, neutralize causeless worries and activate brain function. Herbal remedies based on lemon balm leaves have antipyretic, diaphoretic, diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Melissa will be useful for a number of problems gastrointestinal tract. Decoctions and infusions from this herb stimulate intestinal motility, causing it to be cleansed of gases and toxins, effectively combat constipation, relieve spasms and improve appetite.

Lemon balm has an effect on the body in case of heart and vascular diseases, reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis and stroke. The strengthening effect of lemon balm is in demand by patients with anemia and neuralgia; the plant can help with migraine and spasmodic pain, such as menstrual pain.

Melissa is widely used in the treatment skin infections fungal origin, eczema and juvenile acne, as well as diseases associated with work disorders immune system. Because lemon balm oil is a wonderful natural antiseptic. As lotions, lotions and compresses, products based on lemon balm are used for gout, herpes, and diseases of the oral cavity.

With a lot of beneficial properties similar to peppermint, the contraindications for taking lemon balm are also close.

Do not overuse fresh and dried grass people with hypertension, because, like mint, lemon balm also affects blood pressure. Women in the first months of pregnancy and those who are prone to allergic reactions to components of plant raw materials should also be careful about the properties of the plant.

Long leaf mint: medicinal properties and contraindications

Long remaining wild plant Longleaf mint is also grown in gardens today. This large herbaceous crop has pleasant smell, close to other types of mint, and in Russia it is found both in middle lane, and in Western Siberia. The basis of the existing contraindications and medicinal properties of long-leaf mint is the rich composition of essential oils found in its greenery. In addition to menthol, there is linalool and pulegone, as well as carvacrol, which shows according to latest research pronounced antimicrobial properties.

Long leaf mint is rightfully considered the leader in its family in terms of analgesic and antiseptic properties. In this regard, mint acts on the body:

for headaches, stomach pains, toothaches;
with difficult to tolerate painful menstruation;
at viral diseases and colds;
at inflammatory processes in the oral cavity and nasopharynx.

Effect of spearmint on the body

Unlike the previously described types of mint, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which depended on the presence of menthol in plant parts, spearmint has a different set active ingredients in essential oil. It contains pulegone, cineole and carvone, linalool and limonene. It is for this essential oil that the plant is widely cultivated and used by pharmacists.

What does spearmint help with? At this time, the concentration of essential oils reaches its maximum, and the resulting raw materials can be used as an effective analgesic and sedative.

The leaves, which do not have a menthol odor, and the tips of the shoots are collected shortly before and during flowering.

Useful properties of mint

Field mint is a well-known wild species in Rus', the plants of which contain up to 2% of bitter, pungent-smelling essential oil. The main component responsible for beneficial properties field mint, is menthol. Other components also play an important role, for example, vitamins, organic acids, terpenes and tannins.

The plant has medicinal properties and contraindications in common with different types of mint. But more often used externally and internally as an anti-inflammatory natural remedy, able to calm and gently relieve pain.

Catnip: beneficial properties and uses

Catnip or catnip smells most like lemon balm, since its essential oil does not contain such an aggressive component as menthol, but it contains nepelactone, as well as other aromatic substances, which include geraniol, carvacrol and limonene. Citral catnip greens contain tannins and vitamins, phytoncides and terpenes. What is the effect of catnip on the body?

Beneficial properties of dogmint or ivy bud

An herbaceous plant, related to cultivated species of mint and distributed in wild form throughout the country, has been undeservedly ignored by gardeners and gardeners. What are the medicinal properties and contraindications of dognip? The greens of unpretentious dog mint contain quite a lot of tannins and natural bitters, carotene, essential oils, amino acids, saponins, as well as ascorbic, caffeic, tartaric and mustard acid.

The herb will be useful for inflammatory and infectious diseases respiratory tract, liver and gallbladder. A decoction of budra will help relieve stomach and renal colic, get your appetite back.

Externally, plant materials and decoctions from them are used for ulcers, inflammatory processes on the skin, eczema and gout, and edema. The herb has a wound-healing, soothing effect. But here there are not only medicinal properties, but also contraindications, because, like different types mint, budra is biologically saturated active substances requiring a careful approach.

The healing effect of mint on the body is versatile and very powerful. Despite its inconspicuousness, budra is an excellent anti-inflammatory remedy.

Beneficial properties of indoor mint or plectranthus

Housewives simply love to grow this popular indoor plant. which is a relative of cultivated mint species. This is confirmed by the pleasant pungent aroma of camphor and menthol emanating from the crushed greenery of plectranthus growing in pots on windowsills. This is how the essential oils that make up the above-ground part of the plant make themselves known. But what are the beneficial properties of indoor mint?

Essential oils of this indoor plant, like phytoncides, have a disinfecting effect, which has a positive effect on the quality of the atmosphere in the room. In addition, the aroma of indoor mint can deodorize the air well, have a beneficial effect on the well-being of people nearby, improve performance and tone up.

The negative influence of plectranthus is felt by insects that annoy the inhabitants of the house: mosquitoes, flies and moths.

Contraindications to the use of mint

With pronounced medicinal properties various types mint contraindications for use herbal preparations quite extensive and serious. Since mint affects blood pressure, reducing it, you should not overuse it herbal remedies people with hypotension. Likewise, the calming effect of the plant is accompanied by a decrease in the number of heart contractions, which means that patients with heart disease should carefully use preparations with menthol and mint herb.

Contraindications to taking mint preparations are:

severe stage of urinary and cholelithiasis;
age up to three years;
asthenia;
colds, accompanied by a large amount of sputum;
allergic reactions to components of mint greens and asthma;
pregnancy;
pathologies of the male reproductive system.

It is believed that mint has a depressant effect on testosterone production, and this can threaten the sexual function of men. However, this can only happen with excessive amounts of mint consumed, and a cup of tea with this vegetable raw materials It will not harm your health at all, but will also help you calm down, get rid of headaches and mild colds.

The same can be said about beneficial properties and contraindications of mint for pregnant women. If the measures are followed, the plant is completely harmless, but even if mint is abused, a sudden labor activity threatening the development of the fetus.

Making mint tea - video

Melissa, which is popularly called lemongrass or mint, has been successfully grown in our country for a long time. This plant has a wide range useful application. The healing properties of lemon balm allow it to be used in recipes for traditional medicine, cosmetology, and cooking. The crop is not actually mint. The plants are relatives of the Lamiaceae family, which is why they look so similar in the photo. Based on the opinions of experts and reviews from gardeners, the article contains a list of medicinal qualities and contraindications of lemon balm.

Description and biochemical composition of fragrant culture

This plant has many names: lemon balm, motherwort, honeypot, honey slipper. The Mediterranean is considered to be the birthplace of the herb. The culture has been known since times Ancient Greece. Over the centuries, its medicinal properties have repeatedly become the subject of research by scientists.

It grows well in the wild in southern regions with mild climates. Despite this, lemon balm is cold-resistant enough to be grown in the central region and other less warm places. The perennial overwinters normally without additional protection at small negative temperatures. It can survive spring return frosts, having several unfolded leaves.

Melissa is a natural pharmacological ingredient with wide range properties. In addition, the leaves of the plant are used as a seasoning, natural flavoring and base for cosmetics. Of course, everyone knows the soothing tea with lemon balm. It is better to use fresh herbs, but properly dried raw materials retain the bulk of the nutrients.

As in mint, the main portion valuable substances found in lemon balm essential oils. In the green mass herbaceous plant their share is large - about 0.8%. Substances that provide characteristic aroma, - terpenoids. They also determine the lion's share useful qualities honey cakes

rosemary;
lilac;
vanillin;
coffee shop;
salicylic;
ferulic, etc.

IN biochemical composition Honey cakes also include flavonoids, resins, tannins, saponins, tannins, vitamins A, B and C. Minerals in micro and macro quantities: calcium, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese, etc.

Attention! Energy value mint - 44 kcal/100 g.

Beneficial properties of honey slipper

The key quality of lemon balm is its calming effect on the nervous system. In fact, this green is a natural antidepressant. Melissa will film headache, activates brain activity. With regular courses of herbal medicine, the herb is prophylactic from neuralgia and migraines.

Melissa has a positive effect on the human body systems

Other medicinal qualities mints can be divided into categories:

Gastrointestinal tract. Melissa will increase appetite, relieve spasms, improve digestive processes and gastric motility. IN long-term use will help in the fight against flatulence, constipation, and ulcers.
Genitourinary system. Honeydew products are diuretics. This means that with their help you can remove it from the body. excess liquid and reduce swelling. An infusion of herbal leaves has a positive effect on the functioning of the genital organs.
Cardiovascular system. The herb has a beneficial effect on heart health and helps prevent anemia and atherosclerosis.
Injuries. Melissa is also used as an external remedy. Lotions made from it anesthetize insect bites.
Skin diseases. Peppermint-based liquids and lotions help with acne, fungal infections, eczema, shingles. Shampoos - for dandruff. Tinctures for rinsing moats - for herpes, diseases of the oral cavity, toothache.
Gout, rheumatism and similar ailments. In this case, compresses with lemon balm are used.
Female body. Lemon grass strengthens the immune system and normalizes life processes in a woman's body. She helps with menstrual pain, during toxicosis, increases lactation.

Lemon balm essential oil is a popular filler in aroma lamps. It has antibacterial and antiseptic effect. The ether not only smells great, but also cleanses the atmosphere of the room. A course of such aromatherapy is especially relevant if there is a sick person in the house.

Advice. Melissa essential oil has an analgesic effect on internal organs. For joint pain and muscle inflammation, simply add a few drops of the product to a warm bath.

Contraindications of the plant. People's reviews about aromatic herbs

The main contraindication to the use of mint is allergic reaction body. Because of large quantity essential oils with a strong aroma are not that uncommon. Also, lemon balm should not be consumed by people suffering from arterial hypotension. The rest of the harm of lemon balm lies in its improper external use. If herbal medicines are applied or applied to damaged, festering skin, then healing effect will be exactly the opposite.

Various sources also talk about negative impact lemon balm leaves male potency, however, this thesis has not been scientifically proven.

Life presents a lot of surprises literally every day, sometimes they are not the most pleasant and even negative. The consequences of such “gifts of fate” can have a detrimental effect on our health. We pass every situation, every word and deed through our nervous system. Gradually it is depleted and rest is required for the body, peace of mind for our emotional background. It is at such moments that it is worth remembering that everything in nature is interconnected: man, the sun, air, plants - which can serve as excellent protectors of our nervous system. And number one in the fight against stress, insomnia and other ailments is lemon balm. Medicinal properties of lemon balm proven and recognized by traditional medicine.

Lemon mint, also known as lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a plant that can be found in Asia Minor and the Caucasus. It is famous for its healing properties since ancient times and has always served people both as medicine and as a supplement to food.

Lemon balm looks inconspicuous in appearance and comes from the Lamiaceae family. As a rule, the plant is perennial, from 30 to 125 cm in height, very branched. The leaves are crosswise opposite, petiole-shaped at the base, general shape- egg-shaped, coarse-toothed edges. The flowers are located on the upper leaves, 3-10 pieces each. They are very small, often white. After flowering and falling, 4 seeds (nuts) remain in them. They are also ovoid, dark brown in color, almost black, 1.5-2 mm long. The plant smells pleasantly of lemon.

Properties of lemon balm

Lemon balm has many medicinal properties. It is known that it contains a lot of essential oil, as well as B vitamins - thiamine (B 1), riboflavin (B 2) and vitamin C. In addition, it also contains tannins. This plant It is also an excellent honey plant, which is why lemon balm is also called bee grass.

For a long time, lemon balm has been considered one of the most popular plants. It is used for:

nervous diseases, where it serves as a mild sedative and strengthens the nervous system;
saves from insomnia, neuralgia, migraine and melancholy;
relieves pain and improves the cardiovascular system:
improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

It is customary to use the plant in the form of an infusion. Use this remedy for rinsing the mouth, for gum diseases and toothache. Lemon mint is an absolutely harmless and highly effective plant that has beneficial medicinal and preventive effect on the body.

By exposing your body to further stress, you run the risk of developing a lot of health problems. After all, the basis and powerful foundation healthy body is a healthy central nervous system. We strongly recommend that you pay as much attention as possible to your health, take care of it, protect it and protect it from negativity. And an indisputable assistant in this matter for you will be the drug, which was developed by the Penza company Parapharm LLC. This product, unique in its composition, contains all the necessary components to get rid of stress and its consequences. It contains valerian, motherwort, blue cyanosis and lemon balm, herbs enhanced with vitamin C and having a mild sedative and health-improving effect on the body.

Valerian is a sedative that has long been used to improve sleep. Motherwort improves blood pressure and helps reduce heart rate. Unique properties blue cyanosis will help you never encounter such a problem as atherosclerosis, and also high level cholesterol in the blood. And, of course, lemon balm, which has