Lemon Balm / Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm: Details, Properties, Effects

Family:

Labiatae /Lamiaceae

Genus:

Melissa

Species:

officinalis

Folk / Common Names:

Bee Balm ,

Actions:

Antiviral,antispasmodic,anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective,carminative,nervine,cardioprotective,antimicrobial,hepatoprotective.

Part(s) Used:

Arial parts

Constituents:

Volatile oils, rosemarinic acid,antianti-inflammatpchlorogenic acid,caffeic acid, polysaccharides, tannins, luteolin, apigenin, quercetin, rhanocitrin triterpenes - ursolic acid, oleanolic acid.

Uses:

Lemon balm is used to calm the nervous system,reduce anxiety,aid with digestion especially when flatulence is present. It can improve appetite. It has a mild hypotensive effect. Lemon balm calms the gut- brain axis and protects neurons from oxidative damage. It is useful for HSV 1 & 2 as well as shingles and chickenpox.

Majikal Uses:

It is feminine, ruled by the moon, element is water. It is used love,success, healing. Saok in wine and share with a lover to increase the love between you. It can be used in spells for success.

Notes:

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