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Melissa officinalis

This mild lemon-scented member of the mint family is a European native and is now grown throughout the world.

Its botanical name Melissa officinali is derived from the Latin word meaning ‘honey bee’. It refers to the plant being considered a favourite food of bees, with a connection to the ancient religious thought that any plant that kept bees away from their hive was considered sacred.

Traditionally used in Western Herbal Medicine to:

• Reduce nervous tension and unrest
• Relieve symptoms of stress
• Reduce symptoms of nervous indigestion
• Support healthy digestion
• Maintain healthy gastrointestinal function
• Relieve flatulence

Traditionally:

This herb has historically been valued as a culinary, medicinal and cosmetic herb.

Cinnamomum verum

Native to Sri Lanka, Cinnomomum verum, is a small, slow growth evergreen tree, which is now grown across the world. The spice is obtained from the inner bark of the tree and used for culinary and aromatherapy use.

Its botanical name is derived from the Hebraic and Arabic term amomon, meaning ‘fragrant spice plant’.

Traditionally:

Since ancient times, this spice has been used for a variety of purposes including in food preparations. It was valued as a precious commodity and was so highly prized that it was regarded a gift fit for monarchs. It is believed that its source was kept secret in the Mediterranean world by those in the spice trade to protect their monopoly as suppliers.