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Melissa not just for reassurance

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Melissa not just for reassurance

Melissa medicina (Melissa officinalis L..) is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows wild in North Africa, southern Europe and Asia. It was probably brought to Poland by Italian monks, it is now cultivated throughout the country. The herbal raw material is leaf, rich in biologically active substances.

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1. This is Melissa's character

Melisa, which has been involved in herbal medicine for many years, is also traditionally called a medicinal herb, a mattress, a beehive or a lemon grass. It is a perennial plant growing to 70 cm tall, producing a pleasant lemon scent. Its most valuable ingredients are found in clear, carbonated leaves on the edges of the leaves, which resemble leaves of shoots. Melisa blooms from June to September, and its flowers are white and fine.

2. Melissa has anti-inflammatory properties

In the Middle Ages, the herb was used to treat toothache and ear pain, bronchitis, or bleeding gums. Drinking melisa tea was also recommended to improve memory. Inhalation with the use of herbal juice was supposed to prevent nightmares. However, one of the major anti-health properties of melissa is its anti-oxidant effect, which is due to the presence of polyphenyl compounds. Therefore, the plant helps to eliminate stress when pregnant parents are exercising, it can also increase the body's fatigue by simultaneously causing a prolonged breakdown of blood pressure. So, it is important to note that using melissa oil in the treatment of migraine headaches can also help to increase the blood pressure and blood pressure, as well as help to reduce the effects of heartburn.

3. Melissa How to use it?

Melisa is best known as a dried green tea for preservation. It is made by pouring 1 teaspoon of dried tea with a glass of boiling water. The fresh leaves are best dried under a drying pot. However, it is best to dried in well-drained, fluffy rooms (not in the sun) and then stored in tightly sealed containers. In pharmacies, you can buy espresso or dry tea.

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