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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis)

 

The plant, which originates from the Middle East, is grown today in Europe, North Africa and America. As a bee pasture (Greek "melissa" means bee) it was already highly valued by the Romans.

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The plant sprouts square stems from a perennial rootstock in spring, which can be up to 1 m high and die again in autumn. The leaves are ovate, serrate and hairy on top.

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Lemon balm contains essential oils that not only smell like lemons, but also keep viruses at bay. It also has a calming effect, stimulates brain activity and strengthens memory.

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Lemon balm

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ingredients
essential oils (geraniol; nerol; linalool; citral; caryophylene; thymol), caffeic acid
Hydroxycinnamic acid
Tannins (rosmarinic acid),
Bitter substances, resins

Saponins
Mucilage, vitamin C.

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