Lemon Balm (Melissa Officinalis)
This herb is great for Anxiety, Depression, Melancholia Insomnia, Irritable bowel syndrome, Neuralgia, Migraine, Dyspepsia with Flatulence, Nervous flatulent, Flatulent colic & Herpes.
Actions are known be Sedative, calmative, stomachic, antispasmodic (muscles) antiviral (systematically & topically) Anti-microbial, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, cholinergic.
Possesses Anti Inflammatory Activity. Reduces inflammation and soothes the central nervous system. Replenishes the nervous system. Boosts mood & aids in fighting depression, serves as a hypnotic and sedative creating a feeling of warm peace.
Relieves PMS & Menstrual Symptoms.
Helps reduce agitation scores associated with Dementia & Alzheimers.
Anti- diabetic effects, helps to regulate the production of insulin an efficient hypoglycaemic due to enhanced glucose uptake & metabolism in the liver, adipose tissue and the inhibition of gluconeogenesis in the liver.
Also prevents and treats infections, viruses, bacteria and funguses that maybe inflaming the intestinal tract and causing food allergies. Citral citronella & trans-cargophyllene in the oil are know for antimicrobial effects.
Aids killing viruses that maybe inflaming nerves. Known to kill EBV cells and strengthens the immune system. Kills cofactors of the viruses behine Lyme symptoms including the bacteria streptococcus E coli bartonella babesia, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and chlamoydophila pneumononiae and fungus Candida reduces the strain on the immune system.
May aid in reduction of high blood pressure hypotensive, antihyperlipidemic, antiarrhythmic, neuroprotective & hepatoprotective properties.
Known to have potential to serve as an anti tumour agent as evidenced by a reduction of human cancer cell lines when evaluated in an vitro study.
Promotes skin health anti- fungal, anti- bacterial properties. Aids in skins conditions such as Eczema, Acne &minor wounds. Great topically for herpes.
Lemon Balm Essential Oil- This is an excellent oil to strenghten the immune system- by mixing a few drops of essential oil into a carrier oil (coconut, almond, olive, apricot, oil) in the palm of your hand then rub the oil into the bottoms of your feet daily and for maximum benefits of the essential oil properties to enter into your body. You can also use the method of inhale of the essential oil by placing a few drops into a steam producing vaporiser and gently inhale the aroma. Always use caution of the hot steam when using this method. An oil burner or diffuser is excellent use for this oil but the oil is very expensive so we recommend the foot method for the most beneficial method.
