Lemon lemon balm is a perennial plant with a pronounced lemon flavor. It can grow in one place up to twenty years and reach a meter height.
The beneficial properties of lemon balm have been known to mankind for more than two thousand years, and references to it as a medicinal product are already found in large numbers by ancient Greek doctors.
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useful properties and treatment methods through this plant are found in the writings of the world famous doctor - Avicenna. He believed that the infusion of this plant has a very beneficial effect on the heart muscle and helps to dispel the "black anguish" - so called depression at that time. Then it was also recommended to use it as a compress from bites of various insects.
Melissa is widespread in nature and has a very wide habitat. It can be found both in Europe and Africa, and in North America. It can grow both with a large amount of sun and in strong shade. This will affect its aromatic properties, but not healing. Melissa propagates in all possible ways: division, cuttings and seeds, however, it is most advisable to grow this plant from a seed, since in the first year it does not produce flowers, which increases the quality of the leaves.
In a plant such as lemon balm, the beneficial properties are not limited to a pleasant smell and taste. The leaves of this plant are incredibly rich in various essential oils. Until recently, it was widely used in perfumery, extracting and using essential oils from leaves, however, in recent years, in connection with the invention of cheaper substitutes, its use has significantly decreased.
Melissa, whose beneficial properties include the action of substances that perfectly tone the skin, is in demand among women. To prepare the broth, you need to take two tablespoons of a dry, chopped plant, pour half a liter of boiling water over it and boil for 30 minutes. After cooling, you can wipe the face with a decoction. The procedure must be carried out several times a day. Keep the resulting composition in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days. After the expiration of the period it is necessary to pour it out and prepare a new one.
In folk medicine, lemon balm, the beneficial properties of which allow it to be used as a natural pain reliever, is used to relieve toothache or headache. To do this, the plant is mixed with alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1 to 3 and infused for a week.
Melissa decoction is very useful in case of poisoning. In this case, lemon juice is added to it and the patient is watered every 30 minutes. With bouts of rheumatism, this decoction can help relieve pain. Compresses from crushed lemon balm to painful areas of the body also help.
The use of this incredibly useful plant can be found in a wide variety of medical fields. Here, both its use for the treatment of various depression, and the use of enemas with lemon balm to alleviate pain and discomfort during exacerbation of hemorrhoids. However, it is worth remembering that before self-medication it is always necessary to visit a doctor and listen to his recommendations.