Melissa officinalis
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.
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.
