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Lemon Balm Leaves And Lemon Balm Health BenefitsLemon balm is a nerve tonic, which exerts a soothing action on the nervous system.
Stress related nervous inhibitions are easily managed by lemon balm. The leaf is highly fragrant with a sharp and stimulating odor. It triggers the senses and sharpens them. The leaves provide a lemony flavor, which gets rid of depression, exhaustion and sluggishness.
Lemon balm, in conjunction with valerian exhibits a tranquilizing effect. Antiviral effects are also seen to occur, especially with respect to herpes virus. Lemon balm health benefits include relaxation of the arteries, thereby reducing the risk of high blood pressure. An antispasmodic effect is seen in lemon balm leaves, which helps in gastro intestinal health.
It also provides relief from cramps in the stomach and flatulence.
Health Benefits Of Lemon BalmHealth benefits of lemon balm include betterment of digestion. Lemon balm finds an exquisite place in the improvement of memory. Lemon balm leaves are abundant in certain chemicals, such as protocatechuic, rosmarinic and caffeic acid, flavonoids and phenolic compounds, which in turn contribute to the various health benefits. Research reveals the antioxidant activity of lemon balm extract. It also decreases the risk of cancer. Melissa officinalis or lemon balm plays a vital role in the treatment of hyperactivity, a common disorder in children. Distraction, hyperactivity and impulsiveness are the three common features of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A significant improvement in the memory performance and cognitive functioning is seen to be associated with supplementation with dried lemon balm leaf. Certain individuals with dyspepsia are seen to improve with a supplement of lemon balm, in combination with peppermint, licorice root, caraway and candytuft. Leaves of lemon balm find an important place in the:
- Treatment of flu
- Lowering of blood pressure
- Betterment of memory
- Release of certain hormones
- Relief of insomnia or sleeplessness
- The treatment of depression and thyroid
Lemon balm tea is useful for thyroid problems. Grave's disease is a condition associated with the excessive production of the thyroid hormone. It is an autoimmune disorder and lemon balm decreases the secretion of the thyroid hormone.
It relaxes the muscle of the uterus, stomach and bladder. The effect of menstrual cramps in women is yet another condition relieved by the health benefit of lemon balm. The sedative property of lemon balm is attributed to the volatile oils, namely, citrals A and B and citronellal. Problems in the thought process are referred to as dementia, which is set right to a certain extent by the use of lemon balm oil, in aromatherapy. |
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