Melissa officinalis - an excellent remedy for many diseases

Melissa officinalis is a herbaceous plant with a pleasant lemon scent. Toothed leaves resemble raspberry or strawberry leaves . In this plant, a person uses leaves, those that are collected from the top at the beginning of flowering.

Melissa contains in its composition essential oil, it gives such a smell. This oil in melissa is useful for the cardiovascular system. It is sotvetstvenno, with all its diseases will be useful tea or infusion of this plant. Brew tea from lemon balm, even if you do not have health problems. Its fine taste resembles lemon tea, but the taste of melissa is softer and more pleasant.

Melissa officinalis lowers blood pressure, so be careful with its intake if your blood pressure is already low. By itself, this herb is an anesthetic, helps with spasms and colic. Reception of lemon balm in raw or dry form is extremely useful for the nervous system - the herb has a calming effect. In addition to all of the above, tea with melissa helps with flatulence and vomiting. Also there is an opinion that this plant increases appetite, therefore it, probably, will be useful to those who wishes to recover. If you, on the contrary, want to lose weight, then be careful with the reception in any form. Try, of course, is, but still watch for the appetite. If it starts to rise - you will have to abandon this plant, however, our nature and pharmacies are rich in phytotherapeutic means.

From the grass, lemon balm is made with an alcoholic infusion, which is successfully used for massages and rubbing. When skin diseases are recommended such rubbing, as well as poultices and compresses, which are useful for furunculosis. Those who have encountered such a disease, know how hard it is to get rid of it, and how long and difficult it sometimes is treatment.

If you suffer from periodontal disease, then you can recommend a decoction for gums. To do this, the melissa medicinal is brewed, preferably in fresh form.

If you do not like tea with melissa, then you can add a couple of her leaves to regular tea. This will give a slight lemon flavor, but without acid. In your own garden or in the country, you can freely and easily grow this excellent in its properties grass. Her cultivation does not take much time and does not require the expenditure of energy. But in the summer you can tear off delicious leaves daily and use them for tea or for medicinal purposes. By the way, this herb is pleasant to the taste itself, and it can be eaten directly in raw form, except that you can wash it, although it is not necessary in your own garden.

In Ukraine, lemon balm is popularly known as the "mother liquor". It is believed that this name is given for good reason - it perfectly treats diseases of the female reproductive system. From painful menstruation, it also helps.

Phytotherapists recommend this herb for migraines, insomnia and even with increased sexual excitability. It is used for a variety of diseases and is recognized as a good medicine in many countries. Here is a multifunctional herb with a beautiful name for lemon balm. Properties it noticed and beekeepers, who in their hard work use the essential oil of this plant. Oil is also used in perfume products - there it is much appreciated much higher.

Has found the application aromatic grass and in cookery. As a seasoning and spice, fresh or dried lemon balm is used in dishes of European and Arabian cuisines. Add it to salads, soups, and also as a seasoning for meat and fish dishes.

Another name for this herb is lemon mint. Get yourself a small ridge with a magnificent plant - and you will have an excellent seasoning, an effective remedy and just a beautiful greenery to maintain the shape and tone.