Lemon Balm
Leaves of the lemon balm plant (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, make a delicious herbal tea. Although lemon balm is native to Europe, it's now widely available and can be grown in home gardens, too. The plant can grow up to 2 feet high, or even higher if it's not well-maintained. During spring and summer, small, light-yellow flower clusters appear on lemon balm plants.

If you're wondering why it's called lemon balm, it's because your fingers may smell like tart lemons when you rub the leaves together. Lemon balm leaves are shaped similarly to mint leaves. Deeply wrinkled, the leaves range in color from dark green to yellowish green, depending on the plant's soil and climate.

Lemon Balm Tea's Uses and Health Benefits
Below are some of the most well-known benefits of lemon balm tea:

• Reduces inflammation — The anti-inflammatory compounds in lemon balm, which are available in the tea, help target conditions like arthritis, joint disorders and headaches.

• Alleviates digestive issues — Lemon balm tea supports healthy digestion and ensures proper absorption, making it potentially beneficial if you suffer from acid reflux, bloating, constipation, flatulence or indigestion.

• Strengthens your immune system — The antibacterial and antiseptic properties10 in kombucha, a fermented lemon balm tea, play a role in helping your body fight infections, cold and flu.

Furthermore, lemon balm tea may assist in stimulating white blood cell production, while reducing your body's production of mucus and phlegm.

• Helps relieve menstrual cramps — As one of the oldest herbal remedies for menstrual cramps, lemon balm tea's analgesic, antispasmodic and sedative capabilities may aid in soothing painful periods, while toning down mood swings.

• Enhances cognitive function — Lemon balm tea can be helpful for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease because it may help enhance cognitive function and improve memory. It can be particularly beneficial as an aromatherapy tool.

The tea also is believed to deliver antioxidants that can inhibit plaque deposits along your body's neutral pathways.

• Combats the herpes virus — Research indicates lemon balm, in the form of a cream, essential oil or tea, has powerful effects on herpes cold sores and genital lesions due to the inhibiting activity of its polyphenol compounds against herpes virus activity.

• Promotes heart health — Lemon balm tea can be ideal for people suffering from hypertension because it's a natural sedative that assists in reducing blood pressure levels. In the long run, it may help decrease your risk for atherosclerosis, heart attacks and stroke.

If you are taking blood pressure medication, talk to your doctor before drinking lemon balm tea to avoid any potential negative interactions.

• Soothes anxiety — Antioxidants and plant compounds in the tea contain anxiolytic properties that produce a nerve-soothing effect known to ease symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress.

레몬밤은 멜리사 (Melissa) 라고도 불리며 샐러드나 스프, 생선/육류 요리들 많은 곳에 쓰이고 있으며 티백으로 차를 우려 마시면 마음이 편안해지고 은은한 향과 맛으로 허브티로 즐기기에 아주 좋습니다.
레몬밤은 허브 식물이고 보통 향신료로 쓰이거나 차의 재료로 쓰이며 많은 효능을 가졌고 레몬의 향기와 비슷한 향이 납니다.
원산지는 유럽 남부이고 개화 시기는 늦여름이며 크기는 60 ~ 150cm 입니다.
레몬밤은 멜리사 (Melissa) 라고도 불리며 샐러드나 스프, 생선/육류 요리들 많은 곳에 쓰이고 있으며 티백으로 차를 우려 마시면 마음이 편안해지고 은은한 향과 맛으로 허브티로 즐기기에 아주 좋습니다.
레몬밤의 성분 중 풍부하게 들어있는 로즈마린산이라는 허브과 식물에 들어있는 항산화 성분이 있습니다. 로즈마린산이라는 성분은 활성산소를 제거하고 항염증, 항암, 내장지방 세포의 크기를 줄이는데에 도움을 줍니다. 폴리페놀 화합물인데 항염증 항산화 등의 효과도 있습니다. 탄수화물 분해를 억제하고 남은 포도당의 축적을 방지하고 비만 치료제로도 각광을 받고 있습니다.

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