How to make
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant. The aboveground part of the plant was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Its refreshing citrus scent resembled that of a lemon peel.
It is harvested in early spring before the flowering of the plant. After flowering, the properties of the herb are considered to weaken.
Carefully wash the stalks and drain them.
Dry in the shade, tied to a twig or separate the leaves, arranging them carefully on a cotton cloth. They are very delicate and darken when broken.
We store them in paper bags.
Before use, grind the dried herb and pour a spoonful of it with boiling water. Cover and brew the tea for 30 minutes. It is the most recommended at night before bed.
Relaxes and calms the nervous system after a busy day.
If it is a permanent or chronic condition, you can drink 3-4 teacups of the infusion every day.
The intake of herbal decoctions intended for treatment is recommended for at least 3 months in order to have an accumulation of their properties in the body.
Lemon balm is a wonderful combination with mint. Their combination is a good remedy against insomnia and nervous tension.
In the kitchen, it is used to make syrups, liqueurs, butter.
Healing properties of balm - it has strong soothing properties. It has been used since the Middle Ages to combat stress and anxiety, for better sleep. It is known for its properties of improving appetite and relieve pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic), cardiac neurosis, insomnia, tinnitus and vestibular disorders, high blood pressure, palpitations and others.
