Lemon Balm for Uplifting The Spirits and Relieving Stress

Lemon Balm ( Melissa Officinalis ) is a perennial herb plant from the mint family . Native to European countries , Lemon Balm is produced around the world . It is grown not just in herb gardens or simply to attract bees , but as well as in crops for medicinal treatments , cosmetic products , as well as for furniture polish manufacture . The plant can grow up to 2 feet in height , often times higher if not managed . 

The leaves , which have a mild lemon fragrance , are used to make medicinal treatments, with records dating back to early Roman times . Prior to the Middle Ages , lemon balm was steeped in wines to uplift the spirits , to help heal wounds , and treat insect bites or  stings . Nowadays , lemon balm is frequently mixed with other calming , soothing herbs , for instance valerian , chamomile , and also hops , to encourage relaxation . Additionally it is used in creams to tackle cold sores ( oral herpes virus ) .
 

Lemon balm may be used by itself, or as part of a variety of multi-herb combination ; it plays well with all other medicinal herbs . 

Lemon Balm ( Melissa ) is one among the many digestive medicinal herbs and is a strong anti-spasmodic and wind-dispeller ( flatulence ) .
Like many fragrant herbs Lemon Balm works on the nervous system , calming and cheering it .
Anyone who takes Lemon Balm regularly will cope better with stress .
It is especially beneficial to indigestion where anxiety and tension play a role .
It can help with irritable bowel syndrome and similar problems , as well as for gastric and stomach ulcers .
It can help bring down blood pressure level , as it stimulates the circulation at the same time as calming tension .

Lemon Balm being on of the sweetest tasting of all the medicinal herbs makes a favorite tea . Tea made out of Lemon balm leaves will help to soothe menstrual cramping and helps relieve PMS .

Lemon balm possess chemical compounds that relax muscle tissues , especially in the bladder , stomach , and uterus , thus relieving cramps , gas , and nausea .
Lemon Balm helps to eliminate stress , anxiety , insomnia . herpes , thyroid , chronic fatigue , Alzheimer's and dementia
Botanical Name : Melissa Officinalis
 

Melissa means “bee” in Greek , which indicates that it is one of the best bee herbs – loved by bees , and loved by humans for the fine honey they make from it . It was traditionally thought that if Melissa was grown by the hives , or even rubbed onto them , it would not only assist the bees to find their way home , but would also attract new bees to the hive .
Try Lemon Balm by itself , or with other herbs Chamomile , Valerian , or Hops for a calming relaxing tea . The Herb Shed offers fast and efficient delivery all around Australia .
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