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Organic Lemon Balm
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The following article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
A
native plant of southern Europe but now a common garden herb through
out the world. Lemon Balm is a perennial with oval yellowish green
leaves, which have a strong lemon scent when crushed and white flowers
in late summer. Its botanical name is Melissa Officinalis and its
also known as heart's delight. Lemon Balm has been used medicinally
since the 17th century. Also used extensively in cooking, and is
the basis of some cordials.
Studies have suggested that Lemon Balm helps to reduce excessive
blood pressure. It has a calming and regulating effect on the menstrual
cycle and is often prescribed for the ease of menstrual cramps and
alleviation of scanty menstruation.
It is also used as a calmative for many digestion difficulties,
including flatulence. Lemon Balm has good antiviral and anti-histamine
properties.
Recent studies have also confirmed the age old belief that Lemon
Balm can help mental function and memory. See the Guardian newspaper
article here for more information.
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U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher - All Rights Reserved.