Lemon balm. Mellissa officinalis L Seeds of medicinal plants and herbs.

Lemon balm. Mellissa officinalis L Seeds of medicinal plants and herbs.

The plant originates from the eastern Mediterranean region and Western Asia. Growing the plant in gardens is popular throughout Europe.

Lemon balm has a long-term effect on the body, similar to ginseng.

In ancient times, lemon balm was used as a bee attractant for hives, by rubbing the edges of the beehive with its leaves. The name lemon balm itself comes from the Greek language. The medicinal use of lemon balm has a 2000-year-old tradition. In the 10th century, Arab doctors used this plant to strengthen the heart and treat melancholy. Charlemagne's capitularies ordered that lemon balm be planted in every monastery garden.

Lemon balm extracts have an effective and calming effect.

Lemon balm has hypoglycemic, astringent properties and stimulates menstruation. Lemon balm tea can be used as an effective diuretic.

Melissa has bactericidal and antiviral properties.

Melissa infusion, tea and even a gruel of fresh leaves are used for gout, polyarthritis, paralysis, boils, bruises and ulcers.

Medicinal lemon balm is often also called lemon mint, because its essential oils smell like lemon. Melissa has an airy lemon aroma only until the moment of flowering, after which the smell disappears.

Medicinal lemon balm leaves and plant tops are used for medicinal purposes. The plant is harvested for medicinal purposes until it blooms, dried in the fresh air in shaded places or in dryers, not exceeding 40C. Dried medicinal herbs should be stored in paper bags, in well-ventilated rooms. During one season, about 3-4 harvests of this plant can be harvested. It is best to harvest lemon balm at lunchtime, when the weather is cloudy, to preserve the amount of essential oils.

The leaves of lemon balm also contain carotene, vitamin C, rosmarinic acid, oleanolic acid; tannins, substances, alkalis, non-glycosylated bitter substances. The leaves of the plant also contain small amounts of flavonoids.

Lemon balm has practically no side effects, this herb is often used even by pregnant women to reduce vomiting syndrome. The only thing to be careful about is that this plant is able to increase arterial blood pressure, respectively, if there are problems with low blood pressure, then lemon balm should not be used.

Lemon balm is a perennial plant, 30-150cm tall. The stem is erect, branched, four-sided. The leaves are heart-shaped with strongly serrated leaf edges. The flowers are small, on short stalks, pale pink, pale purple or white, located at the bases of the upper leaves. The plant blooms starting from the second year of life - in July and August. The fruit consists of four light brown seeds, egg-shaped.

Lemon balm can be used in cooking, added to some dishes, smoothies.

Both fresh and dried leaves are suitable for use. Suitable for growing in flower pots.

Lemon balm is a 50–80 cm tall perennial plant. branched, sparsely hairy stems. The stems are of different lengths, the leaves are broadly oval-heart-shaped. The dark green upper side of the leaf is sparsely hairy and has very pronounced veins.

Pale white, approximately 1 cm large, lipstick-colored flowers grow from the leaf axils in the form of semi-verticillates. The aroma of flowers and crushed leaves is spicy and strongly reminiscent of lemons.

Lemon balm blooms from June to September. The plant likes to grow in sunny places

Sow from March to April in pots, can be sown in the field from April to May.

10 seeds in a package.