Melissa (lemon mint) is famous for its healing properties, which were known during antiquity. If you have ever inhaled its aroma, you probably will not confuse the charming mixture of mint and lemon smells with anything else. The most convenient, simple and common form of melissa is brewing tea. How to prepare and consume such a drink, let's talk in today's article.
What is the use of tea from lemon balm?
The benefits of this drink is indisputable. Mediterranean plant is used for the prevention and control of diseases of many body systems. In addition, tea from lemon balm can be used not only inside, but also externally: on the basis of it, excellent cosmetic products are obtained. 
The main healing properties of the drink:
- antispasmodic;
- pain killer;
- sedative and hypnotic;
- hypotensive;
- diuretic, choleretic, diaphoretic;
- bactericidal;
- fungicidal;
- astringent;
- hypoglycemic.
Melissa also reduces the frequency of breathing and heart rate, reduces spasm of the smooth muscles of the intestine. The use of tea from this plant at work in the gastrointestinal tract has a positive effect: the drink promotes the development of digestive enzymes, improves appetite, stimulates salivation and speeds up the metabolism, normalizes the water-salt balance.
Did you know? There are three versions of the origin of the name of the grass. According to the first, it was formed from the Greek word "meli" - "honey", for the stunning honey smell of the plant and its honey qualities. The mythological version says that Melissa is a nymph who fed Zeus with honey and milk. According to the latter theory, also mythological, the name Melissa she wore a woman of unearthly beauty, for which she angered the goddesses and was turned into a simple bee.
Useful properties of the plant turn tea from lemon balm into miracle remedy for weight loss. Thus, by drinking the drink, the metabolism improves, excess fluid is removed from the body, and bowel emptying is faster and more efficient. 
In the people this grass is called mother liquor, because it is effective in a number of female diseases. In gynecology, agents based on it are used for very painful menstruation, inflammatory diseases (especially in the uterus), help with infertility, uterine bleeding. The plant facilitates toxicosis during pregnancy and softens menopausal manifestations.
In men, lemon balm is used in the complex treatment of erectile dysfunction as an antidepressant, since neuroses and stress are a common cause of erection problems. As a part of the plant there are also analogues of male sex hormones - phyto-androgens, therefore the indication for the use of grass is sexual overstimulation. The plant also helps prevent baldness.
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As part of the complex therapy, lemon balm is used for following ailments and unhealthy conditions:
- diseases of the digestive system (bloating, constipation, flatulence, peptic ulcer);
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (including increased blood pressure);
- neurosis, stress, depression, overwork and exhaustion;
- diseases of the mouth and gums, for breath freshening;
- weakness, dizziness, tinnitus;
- colds;
- gout;
- skin ailments (furunculosis).
Melissa is a storehouse of nutrients, which explains its wide and diverse use for health.
Is it possible
Despite the enormous benefits of flavored drink, it is worth knowing whether it is possible to use it for expectant mothers, women with HB and babies.
During pregnancy
Pregnancy is not a contraindication to drinking tea on the basis of lemon balm. Moreover, this drink is often recommended for women for several reasons:
- to normalize hormones;
- relieve toxicosis;
- to establish an emotional state;
- improve the digestive tract, eliminate constipation;
- reduce swelling;
- maintain immunity, protect against infections;
- normalize sleep.
Did you know? In ancient Greece, beekeepers rubbed the body with melissa, as the aroma of this plant "stupefying" bees, they became peaceful and did not sting.
If a woman in the position has no contraindications to the use of this plant, it can be used according to the general recommendations, which will be considered further. But for complete confidence in their actions, it is advisable to consult with the doctor who is leading the pregnancy regarding the possibility of drinking lemon mint tea. 
During lactation
In the period of breastfeeding to use tea from lemon balm extremely useful for the body of mommyif there are no general contraindications. Due to the normalization of hormonal levels and speeding up the metabolism, lemon balm promotes milk production and prolongs the lactation period.
A drink from an aromatic plant as a whole has a great effect on the body of a nursing woman, and therefore on the body of the crumbs: it has a mild sedative effect, normalizes sleep, improves digestive processes, gives calm and harmony, which are so important during this period.
Learn how to grow lemon balm in the garden and in a pot, as well as mint (pepper) on the site.
For children
It is difficult to find a general recommendation on the use of the plant in childhood, since the information on this matter is contradictory - some experts argue that the drink can be started from 4 months. Other doctors assert that up to 6 months the baby must eat exclusively mother's milk, which satisfies 100% of the toddler's need for water and all important substances. There is also an opinion that tea made from mint can be given to children only after 3 years. This recommendation can be seen on the instructions to vegetable raw materials. Therefore follows clarify the feasibility of taking tea from your family doctor. 
At an older age (after 3 years), mint herb drink is very useful for toddlers, especially for hyperactive ones. It gently affects the nervous system, eliminates problems with sleep and digestion, helps in the period of high spread of viral infections. In addition, the use of lemon balm in schoolchildren improves the assimilation and memorization of information, attention and perseverance.
Important! With herbs, including melissa, you need to be careful when it comes to children. After all, even natural raw materials have a lot of biologically active substances in the composition, which equates the plant to the drug drug.
How to brew tea with melissa
Lemongrass tea is a great alternative to regular tea that contains caffeine. But if you cannot refuse from a black or green drink so far, try adding a few fragrant leaves to the usual tea leaves.
The classic way to make mint tea is extremely simple.: for 1 tsp. raw materials need to take 250 ml of hot boiled water (+90 ° C). Tea must be infused for 30 minutes, during which time it will cool to a pleasant temperature, after which you can enjoy the refreshing taste of the drink. Add sugar is not recommended, as it reduces the beneficial effect of the infusion. But what ingredients can be added, consider below. 
What else can you add to taste and flavor?
Additional ingredients in lemon grass tea:
- Black tea with melissa. The ratio is 1: 1, you need to insist at least 15 minutes. It is best to take a drink for breakfast to recharge your batteries for the whole day.
- Melissa Green Tea. The ratio is 1: 2, infused for 30 minutes. In the form of heat, you can drink during the day and at night for relaxation. In the summer, it is recommended to drink chilled to tone the body.
- Linden and lemon balm. Raw materials are mixed in equal proportions, for 1 tsp. plants need a glass of hot water. When the temperature of the drink drops to +50 ° C, you can add 1 tsp. honey and a small piece of ginger.
- Melissa and Ivan tea. Mixed in a ratio of 1: 1, the method of brewing a classic: 1 tsp. raw material is a glass of hot water (up to +80 ° C). You need to drink tea cold.
- Melissa and Oregano. Raw materials are mixed in equal parts, 1 tsp. It is filled with hot water and languishes on fire for up to 10 minutes. Then it must be removed, strain and insist under the towel for another 10 minutes. It is advisable to take the drink chilled with a handful of citrus peel.
- Melissa and Chamomile. Equal parts of plants are required, the method of preparation is traditional. This drink has pronounced soothing properties.
Read also about the healing properties and the use of linden, willow tea, oregano, chamomile, ginger; honey varieties: acacia, lime, buckwheat, chestnut, may, rapeseed, hawthorn.
Video: black tea with melissa, mint and oregano
How often can and at what time of the day it is better to drink
Undoubtedly, the use of lemon grass has a beneficial effect on the body, but you should always know the measure, otherwise you can get the opposite effect.
General recommendations for drinking tea:
- Without harm to health and condition you can use 1-2 cups of drink per day.
- In its pure form, take lemon balm is better in the evening and before bedtime.
Important! It is undesirable to use a drink before work, which is associated with driving a vehicle or working with machinery.
Contraindications and harm
Melissa is included in a small list of plants with a minimum number of contraindications. Take herbs based not hypotonic, as lemon balm lowers blood pressure, and people with individual intolerance. Among adverse events there may be itching, redness and swelling of the skin. In this case, tea should be stopped immediately. If you overdo it with the use of the drink, you can get weakness, dizziness, fatigue as a result of a strong decrease in blood pressure. 
If you take a drink during treatment with any sedatives, the effect of the latter will increase. This will lead to apathy, drowsiness, and inhibited consciousness. You should not take tea from lemon grass the day before, if you have to show a quick reaction, increased attentiveness.
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With proper use of the benefits of the plant can be enormous. It is universally available in pharmacies, in the summer, you can collect the raw materials yourself outside the city or grow a fragrant bush in your area or in a flowerpot on a windowsill. A cup of fragrant melissa tea will be the best completion of a long working day!
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