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Lemon balm (*Melissa officinalis*): therapeutic benefits, usage restrictions, and adverse reaction profiles. A guide to preparing homemade lemon balm tincture

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Scientifically reviewed by a clinical dietitian: This article has been peer-reviewed for adherence to IŻŻ, WHO, and PTGiP clinical nutritional standards.
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Lemon balm (*Melissa officinalis*): therapeutic benefits, usage restrictions, and adverse reaction profiles. A guide to preparing homemade lemon balm tincture

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Key Takeaways
While lemon balm (*Melissa officinalis*) is most commonly recognized for its calming and stress-relieving properties, its therapeutic repertoire extends to a variety of lesser-known health benefits. Which specific ailments and symptoms may warrant its use? When should precautions be observed, and under what circumstances should lemon balm-based preparations be avoided entirely?
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Melisa Ärztin

Zitronenmelisse (Melissa officinalis) ist eine mehrjährige Heilpflanze aus der Familie der Lippenblütler (Lamiaceae). Ihre intensiv zitronig duftenden Blätter enthalten wertvolles ätherisches Öl (mit Citral, Citronellal und Geraniol), Flavonoide und Rosmarinsäure. Melissentee wird traditionell zur Beruhigung des Nervensystems, bei Schlafstörungen, nervösen Magen-Darm-Beschwerden sowie bei leichten Kopf- und Menstruationsschmerzen geschätzt.

Die Wirkung der Melise

Die beruhigende Wirkung von Melisa enthält Chemikalien, die beruhigend wirken, reduziert die Symptome bei Menschen mit Angststörungen, hilft bei Schlafstörung.

Melissa, das ist ein Gegenspiel

Man weiß nicht viel über die Anwendung von Melisa während der Schwangerschaft und im Stillen, daher sollte man sie in diesem Zustand vermeiden. Melisa kann zu viel Schläfrigkeit in Kombination mit Medikamenten während und nach der Operation verursachen und sollte daher nicht mindestens 2 Wochen vor dem geplanten Eingriff angewendet werden.

Melisa Nebenwirkungen

Wenn Melissa oral eingenommen wird, kann sie zu unerwünschten Wirkungen führen, wie Nahrung, Erbrechen, Bauchschmerzen, Kopfschwindeln und Atempfeifen.

Strawberries aus Melisse

Eine Melissentinktur entfaltet eine intensivere beruhigende und krampflösende Wirkung als ein einfacher wässriger Aufguss. Rezept für hausgemachte Melissentinktur: Zutaten: 100 g frische, zerkleinerte Melissenblätter, 500 ml 40–50%iger Alkohol (z. B. Korn oder Wodka), 2 Esslöffel Honig. Zubereitung: Die Blätter in ein Schraubglas geben, mit dem gesüßten Alkohol übergießen, fest verschließen und 2 bis 3 Wochen an einem dunklen Ort ziehen lassen, dabei täglich schütteln. Danach durch ein feines Tuch filtrieren und in dunkle Tropfflaschen abfüllen. Bei nervöser Unruhe bei Bedarf 20 bis 30 Tropfen in etwas Wasser einnehmen.
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