Guest guest Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) has got a very valuable oil, comprising citral, citronella, eugenol acetate, geraniol and other components such as polyphenols, tannin, rosemarinic acid and trierpenoids. Medicinal use : for colds, flu, depression and relieves flatulence and colic headache and indigestion. If taken after meals, eases the digestion. Scientific research, now supports its use since the oils (particularly eugenol) have antispasmodic activites. Another important medical use of is to promote menstrual periods and ease period pains. Hot infusion of are useful for treating colds and flu. Steam 5-10 grams of dried herb in 1/2 liter hot boiling water for 15-20 minutes and drink gradually with or without sweetening. Suzi What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. health/ http://suziesgoats.wholefoodfarmacy.com/ New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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