The Melissa officinalis plant, popularly known as lemon balm or lemon balm, among many other names, is a medicinal herb with powerful health properties.

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History of lemon balm cultivation

Lemon balm is native to southern Europe, specifically the Mediterranean region. Because it has many medicinal properties, it has long been cultivated in the gardens of Central Europe. In the Middle Ages, it was even required by law to be cultivated in every monastery garden, as it was already known for its positive benefits and was therefore highly valued and indispensable.

Lemon balm has an aroma reminiscent of lemon when crushed, which is why it's also known as lemon balm. In Spain, lemon balm is also known as toronjil (toronjil) and for the famous "Agua del Carmen," "Agua de Toronjil," or "Agua de Melisa" (Melisa Water), which has been prepared since 1611 by the monks of the Discalced Carmelite religious community.

"Antihysterical Water" has been used as a folk remedy for curing hysteria, and is also known to help soothe stomach problems, melancholy, lack of humor, and palpitations.

The leaves and flowers are collected during the flowering period, which typically occurs from June to August. The collected leaves should be dried in the shade and stored in clean, airtight containers.

The main benefit of lemon balm is that it calms the nervous system, so it can help with nervous heart and sleep disorders, restlessness, irritability, and symptoms caused by nervousness.

Due to its pleasant lemon aroma and beneficial effects, lemon balm is very suitable for drinking as an infusion or tea . There are a multitude of infusion and tea blends containing lemon balm.

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Benefits of Lemon Balm or Melissa Leaf Tea or Infusion

Insomnia: At night, a lemon balm infusion (with a little honey) helps you calm down and fall asleep. Unlike in the morning or when you're tired, lemon balm has a contrasting effect: it's invigorating, refreshing, and invigorating.

Asthma: Lemon balm helps with coughs and improves breathing. It's good to take to lower fever. Even for people with asthma, a lemon balm infusion can ease breathing.

Digestion: Lemon balm also aids digestion and has an anticonvulsant effect on the stomach and intestines.

Migraine and Headaches: It can also relieve headaches and nervous system irritation, suggesting its use against neuralgia, irritability, and restlessness.

Bulimia: Lemon balm is used for its calming properties to reduce appetite. It is used in the natural treatment of bulimia and anorexia nervosa for its calming effects.

Menstrual Pain: Even against menstrual pain, a lemon balm infusion can work wonders, as it relaxes the abdominal organs and the pain during the period disappears.

Aphrodisiac: Lemon balm is considered a good aphrodisiac for increasing a woman's sexual desire. It can be taken as an infusion, 3-4 glasses a day between meals.

Menopause: It has been widely reported that during menopause, lemon balm infusion can help with many of the typical symptoms of this stage, especially when you can't sleep at night or even for mood swings. An organic lemon balm infusion helps soothe hot flashes and palpitations.

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