MELISSA / ROSEMARY EXTRACT

The natural source for balance and relaxation!

Melissa, also known as lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), is an aromatic perennial plant with green leaves and small, white or pink flowers. Lemon balm is native to the Mediterranean and Asian regions and is now cultivated in many parts of the world.

The history of lemon balm use is rich and dates back thousands of years. The plant was used in traditional Greek and Roman medicine for its medicinal properties. Its name “Melissa” comes from the Greek word for “bee”, because the plant was considered very attractive to bees.

Lemon balm was valued for its calming and relaxing effects, as well as its ability to relieve symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and digestive problems. The plant was also often used to treat insect bites or other skin conditions.

Today, lemon balm is mainly used as a medicinal and aromatic plant. Its aromatic leaves are used in teas, essential oils, cosmetics and perfumes. Lemon balm is also cultivated and appreciated as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Lemon balm prefers fertile and well-drained soils and can be grown in areas with a temperate or subtropical climate. It is a hardy plant and can be grown in gardens or pots. Its leaves exude a pleasant lemon scent and attract bees and other pollinating insects.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a number of health benefits due to the active compounds it contains.

Lemon balm contains active compounds, such as triterpenic acids and phenolic compounds, which have anxiolytic effects. These compounds can act on GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) receptors and other neurochemical pathways involved in regulating anxiety, inducing a state of calm and reducing anxiety symptoms.

Lemon balm has sedative and relaxing effects on the central nervous system. This can help reduce nervous excitability, relax muscles, and induce a general state of calm and relaxation.

Benefits

Calming and relaxing properties:

• Lemongrass has a calming and relaxing effect on the central nervous system.
• Helps reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia;
• Helps induce a state of calm and relaxation.

Antiviral and antimicrobial effects:

• Lysin contains compounds with antiviral and antimicrobial properties.
• It can help fight viral and bacterial infections, being used to treat colds, flu and other respiratory infections.

Healthy digestion:

• It helps reduce digestive spasms, flatulence and abdominal pain.
• It helps stimulate bile secretion and aids in the digestion of food.

Antioxidant effects:

• Phenolic acids and flavonoids contribute to the protection of cells against oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals.

Indicated in:

• Irritability, anxiety, nervous disorders, depressive states, asthenia, physical and mental exhaustion, overwork/burnout.
• Emotional instability, obsessive behavior, relationship problems.
• Memory stimulation, menstrual disorders and menopause.

HOW TO USE: 1-2 vegetable capsules per day.

The duration of treatment with lemon balm may vary depending on individual needs and symptoms, as well as the severity of anxiety. Generally, lemon balm is used for 3 months to manage anxiety symptoms and it is recommended not to exceed the recommended dose and duration.

Warnings/contraindications

1. Sensitivity or allergy to lemon balm/Melissa.
2. Melissa/Melissa may interact with certain medications, such as sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, amplifying their effects. It may also affect the metabolism of some medications by interacting with liver enzymes. It is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before using valerian if you are taking other medications.
3. Use during breastfeeding and pregnancy: consult your doctor.
4. The use of lemon balm/Melissa may cause drowsiness and may affect your ability to concentrateand reaction. It is recommended to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery after taking Lemon Balm/Melissa.