Melissa herb
Lemon balm, known scientifically as Melissa, belongs to the Mint family, or Lamiaceae, which grows up to a height of 90 cm. As it is in the pre-flowering with smell and taste similar to lemon, then it becomes holding and similar to the balsam herb, and the original home of this herb to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, and is grown in Central Europe, and around the world, an aromatic herb. Its therapeutic use dates back to 2000 years ago many herbal therapists benefit their brain, especially in improving memory, and are used by many people to treat many digestive problems, as a sedative herb and sleep aid, as well as other uses, and use both their oil and fresh leaves, dried and grasses. The whole of which is used for therapeutic purposes. Tea and capsules are also available, and they have many health benefits for the human body. This article aims to talk about this herb, its benefits and the safety of its use.
Benefits of melissa herb
The herb has many health benefits, and it has many uses. There have been many studies and scientific researches to prove the benefits of this plant and its uses, and discover other new benefits to it. The benefits include the following:
- Contribute to reducing the level and symptoms of anxiety in people with anxiety disorders, and help sleep if eaten with other herbs with soothing effects, such as chamomile.
- A study found that giving infants (breast feeding) who suffer from colic a product containing the herb of the melissa and fennel and German chamomile twice a day for a week reduces the duration of crying compared to children who have not been given this product.
- The use of lip balm, which contains 1% of the herb extract, reduces the duration of healing, prevents the spread of infection, and relieves the symptoms of the recurrent cold sore, caused by Herpes simplex.
- Some studies have found that consuming the herb every day for 4 months relieves frenzy and improves the symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s problems.
- It was found that a specific mixture of melissa, peppermint, German chamomile, caraway, licorice, clown’s mustard plant, Celandine, angelica, Milk thistle) Improves GERD, relieves stomach ache, cramps, nausea, and vomiting.
- Some studies suggest a role to treat mellitus with some other herbs in the treatment of indigestion.
- Some studies suggest that melissa oil has anti-bacterial properties.
- Improve the duration and quality of sleep in the healthy, or with insomnia, or other sleep disorders.
- Herbs may help relieve stress and irritability.
- Some preliminary studies suggest that eating 1600 mg of herbivorous herb improves mental functioning, but this effect needs more scientific research.
- Some preliminary research suggests that a combination of dandelion, St. John’s, Calendula and 15-day fennel helps reduce pain and improve bowel function in colitis.
- Some initial research has found a role to play in cases of IBS.
- Some initial research has found a role to play in many other cases, all of which require further scientific research, including loss of appetite, gastrointestinal pain with bloating, gas, cramps, Graves’ disease, improved menstrual flow, convulsions, headaches, toothaches, ulcers, tumors, insect bites, nervous system, hysteria, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other conditions.
Toxicity and side effects
It has been used safely in scientific research for up to 4 months, there is insufficient information about the safety of its use for long periods, and suggests some evidence Scientific study that eating this herb is safe for infants for one week, and for one month in children under the age of 12, but you must consult your doctor.
As for the side effects they may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness and wheezing while breathing. In the case of external use of the skin, there was one report of skin irritation, and one report increased symptoms of cold sore, and must be avoided this herb during periods of pregnancy and lactation due to lack of sufficient information about the safety of use, and should be discontinued at least two weeks prior to surgery, as it can increase dizziness and drowsiness when combined with the effects of drugs used before and after surgery.
Interference with medications
Herbs are intermingled with narcotic drugs, so that they are combined with dizziness and drowsiness. Some of these drugs include: Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, Zolpidem, etc. The herb also interacts with thyroid drugs, Viruses are not clear, but they should be avoided with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and you should consult your doctor before consuming the herb with any of the above-mentioned drugs.
- Note : This article is not a medical reference, and you should consult with your doctor before starting any herbal or alternative treatment, especially in the case of any other drugs.