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Lemon balm, also known as lemon balm or melissa, is widely used in the treatment of digestive problems, and can be purchased at health food stores, drugstores, markets and some street markets. It can also be grown at home because it is easy to plant and maintain.
This herb, besides being able to be used to treat digestive problems, can also act in the control of anxiety symptoms, because it has calming properties, guaranteeing the sensation of tranquility and well-being.
Benefits of lemon balm tea
The benefits of lemon balm tea are related to the medicinal properties that this plant has. Thus, the main benefits include:
- Improve sleep quality;
- Relieve headaches;
- Fight gases;
- Prevent digestive disorders;
- Relieve menstrual and intestinal cramps;
- Prevent kidney disorders;
- Promote cough relief;
- Promote well-being and tranquility.
The lemon balm, of scientific name Melissa officinalis, is soothing, diuretic and expectorant and, therefore, lemon balm tea can be used as a home remedy to calm, combat fluid retention and is also useful to combat phlegm when it is associated with lemon.
How to make lemon balm tea
To make lemon balm tea it is advisable to use only its leaves, both dry and fresh, as it is the part of the plant that contains all the beneficial properties for health.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of lemongrass leaves;
- 1 cup of water.
Preparation mode
Add the lemon balm leaves to the boiling water and let stand for a few minutes, properly covered. Then strain and drink 3 to 4 cups of this tea a day.
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Possible side effects
Side effects of lemon balm include decreased heart rate, drowsiness and drop in pressure.
So far, no contraindications for this tea have been described, however its use may interact with thyroid drugs, and should only be done with the doctor's guidance in these cases. In addition, it is also recommended that pregnant women consult the obstetrician before consuming the tea.