Melissa (Melissa officinalis), also known as lemon balm, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Lipaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, but is cultivated throughout the world.
Characteristics:
Leaves: It has large, green, serrated leaves that release a fresh, citrusy scent similar to lemon when crushed.
Flowers: It produces small white or yellow flowers that attract bees, hence its name (Melissa means "bee" in Greek).
Lemon balm is a delicious aromatic infusion made from cut leaves to improve your digestion. Also known as lemon verbena or Indian verbena.
Uses of Melissa:
Culinary: It can be used raw in salads, roasted, or in soups and stews.
Infusions: Fennel seeds can be used to make teas, which are popular for digestion.
Uses of Lemon Verbena: It can be consumed in infusions, essential oils, or even as a complement to salads and light dishes, taking advantage of its delicate lemon aroma.
Melissa with lemon verbena 15gr
Healthy properties
Properties of Lemon Balm:
1. Calming: Known for its relaxing effects, it can help reduce anxiety and promote better sleep.
2. Digestive: Used to relieve digestive problems, such as gas and upset stomach.
3. Antioxidant: Contains compounds that help fight oxidative stress in the body.
4. Anti-inflammatory: Can help reduce inflammation and pain.
5. Antibacterial: Has been studied for its antimicrobial properties.
Lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora), also known as lemon balm, is a plant with multiple healthy properties:
1. Digestive properties: Facilitates digestion and relieves upset stomach. It is ideal for fighting gas and indigestion.
2. Relaxing effect: It has calming properties that help reduce stress, anxiety and insomnia. It is often used in infusions before bed to improve sleep quality.
3. Antioxidant – It contains antioxidant compounds that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, which can help slow down aging and prevent chronic diseases.
4. Anti-inflammatory properties – Its natural compounds help reduce inflammation, which can be helpful for people suffering from joint or muscle pain.
5. Improves the immune system – It helps strengthen the immune system, which can be beneficial in preventing common illnesses such as colds or infections.
6. Respiratory problem relief – It is traditionally used to treat mild respiratory problems such as cold or cough, due to its expectorant properties.
7. Propiedades antimicrobianas: se ha demostrado que tiene efectos antibacterianos y antifúngicos, lo que puede ser útil para combatir infecciones menores.
