Melissa (Melissa officinalis) is a medicinal and aromatic plant. Some also call it lemon grass because of its specific smell that reminds of lemon, but also like lemongrass, mother's violet, honey leaf, beehive, sorghum.
Earlier it was used for longevity and reducing depression, but over time it was seen that it also solves other problems such as:
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- for better appetites
- good digestion
- headache
- cold and flu
- insomnia
- depression
- menstrual complaints
- hypochondria
- flatulence
- intestinal cramps
- stomach problems
- vomiting on a nervous basis
- some forms of asthma.
- neuralgia
- hysteria
- neurasthenia
- disgust
- vomiting and diarrhea
- as well as for strengthening the body.
This medicinal plant contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, bitter substances and some tannins, but the most important ingredient is essential oil (0.02-0.2%), which refreshes and pampers. The essential oil is very volatile and it is important to carefully pick the leaf and dry it in the shade and then preserve it in cloth bags or non-metallic containers.
It is used in combination with valerian, chamomile, hops, and in combination with cinquefoil, lincura, bitter clover, yarrow to strengthen the appetite. In addition to herbal drinks and essential oils, it is used as a seasoning in salads, soups, with fish... It has a lot of vitamin C.
It is used in combination with valerian, chamomile, hops, and in combination with cinquefoil, lincura, bitter clover, yarrow to strengthen the appetite. In addition to herbal drinks and essential oils, it is used as a seasoning in salads, soups, with fish... It has a lot of vitamin C.
Calming tea - Take equal parts of the following herbs:
- registry book
- nanu
- chamomile flower
- hops
- the root of resistance
One tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 2 dl of boiling water, covered, left for an hour and drunk before going to bed. This tea is also good for reducing bloating.
