Melissa officinalis is widely used in traditional medicine. On the basis of the plant, they make healthy water infusions and fragrant alcoholic tinctures.
Before you start using medicinal drinks from lemon balm, you should be familiar with the contraindications and other important nuances of their preparation and use.
The article describes in detail the recipes for the preparation of aromatic medicinal drinks from lemon balm, it is told about the use and side effects.
What are the benefits of lemon grass drinks?
A tincture of melissa leaves has a beneficial effect on the human body:
Soothes and strengthens the nervous system.- Relieves cramps and pain.
- Stimulates the appetite.
- Eliminates nausea.
- Activates salivation.
- Improves metabolism.
- Stops the inflammatory process.
- It has antibacterial properties.
- Increases immunity.
- Lowers pressure.
- Provides a slight diuretic effect.
- When applied externally accelerates the regeneration of the skin.
Soothes and strengthens the nervous system.What are tinctures used for?
Melissa tinctures are recommended if you have the following problems.:
- neurological disorders, including neurosis;
- insomnia;
- migraine;
- asthma;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- lack of appetite;
- indigestion;
- reduced immunity;
- cold;
- premenopausal period;
- erotism;
- rheumatism, joint diseases;
- fungal infections of the skin and nails;
- rash, acne.
Contraindications and side effects
Tinctures of lemon balm have a number of contraindications. You can not take money in such cases:
- individual intolerance to the components of the drink;
- epilepsy;
- fever of unknown origin;
- hypotension;
- renal failure;
- pregnancy;
- lactation period;
- children's age up to 12 years.
Melissa water infusions are not allowed to drink to children under 3 years old. At the age of 7 years is unacceptable long-term use of such funds.
Treatment with tincture of melissa can provoke the development of bradycardia. In diseases of the heart and blood vessels, folk remedies can be used only after consulting with a doctor and under his supervision.
Funds based on lemon balm can cause drowsiness, decreased concentration, inhibition of the reaction. It is not recommended to take them before getting behind the wheel, as well as before starting to perform serious work.
It should be noted that in men, preparations with melissa can provoke a decrease in sexual functions.
The best varieties for making a drink
There are many varieties of lemon balm, which differ in external characteristics and predominantly useful properties. For the preparation of tinctures use the following varieties:
- Pearl;
- Isidora;
- Quadrille;
- Lemon flavor;
- Tsaritsyn;
- Semko;
- Pure gold;
- Golden;
- Dosing.
How to prepare the infusion on alcohol: step by step instructions
To prepare the tincture, it is better to take fresh lemon balm leaves, but you can also use dry ones.
Raw materials are washed and dried a little. It is necessary to chop the leaves thoroughly in a blender or finely chop with a sharp knife.
Recipe for vodka
Ingredients:
- crushed fresh lemon balm - 50 grams;
- Vodka - 100 grams for high concentration, 200 grams for low.
Cooking:
- Fresh leaves of lemon balm are washed, dried and crushed.
- Pour into a glass container.
- Pour vodka.
- Close the container with a lid.
- Infuse the drink in a cool dark place for 7 days. Shake occasionally.
- Strain.
- Store in a tightly closed container for no longer than a year.
To reduce the strength of the tincture, you can add 100 grams of cold pure water, insist two weeks.
Application:
- Neurosis, sleep disorders - drink once a day, 15 drops before bedtime or 5 drops 3 times a day before meals.
- To rinse the mouth - dissolve a teaspoon of tincture in a glass of warm water.
- For rubbing and compresses - pre-diluted with water.
On alcohol
Ingredients:
- crushed melissa leaves - 50-60 grams;
- alcohol 40 ° - 150 ml;
- water - 100-150 ml.
Cooking:
- Wash fresh lemon balm leaves, dry in the oven.
- Grind.
- Place in a glass jar.
- Add water and alcohol.
- Cover the container with a lid.
- Send in a dark cool place for 2-3 weeks.
- Filter the infusion.
Application: Cold, low immunity, heart disorders, neurosis, premenopausal period - drink 20-30 drops 3 times a day. A single portion of diluted in half a glass of water.
On moonshine
Ingredients:
- crushed fresh lemon balm leaves - 40-50 grams;
- Moonshine - 200-250 ml.
Cooking:
- The washed and dried leaves are finely chopped with a knife.
- Put in a jar.
- Pour the moonshine.
- Clean in a dark cool place for 2-3 weeks. Shake the jar every day.
- Strain the solution.
- Store the tincture in a tightly closed container of dark glass.
Application:
- Consume 15 drops before each meal.
- For compresses, dilute the product with water.
With honey and mint
Ingredients:
- thyme - 1 tsp;
- natural honey - 1 tsp;
- dry lemon balm leaves - 0.5 tsp;
- mint - 0.5 tsp;
- wormwood flowers - pinch;
- vodka or moonshine - 500 ml
Cooking:
- Mix in a jar dry herbs and honey.
- Add vodka or moonshine.
- Insist 2-3 weeks.
- Carefully filter.
- Pour into storage container.
Application: Neurosis, flu, ARVI - drink 50 ml per day.
The recipe and use of infusion on boiling water
Ingredients:
- dry lemon balm leaves - 4 tablespoons;
- water - 500 ml.
Cooking:
- Grass pour hot water.
- Infuse under the lid for 30-50 minutes.
- After cooling, strain through gauze.
Application:
- Migraine - a glass of infusion gradually drink as part of the attack.
- Anemia, dizziness, and nervous disorders - take 100 ml twice a day.
- Gastritis, gastric ulcer - use 100 ml 3 times daily before meals.
Course - 2-4 weeks. For a compress, wet a piece of cotton cloth in the infusion and attach it to the affected area.
Melissa tincture has a calming effect and boosts immunity.. The drink can be easily prepared at home. It is important to study the list of contraindications and follow the recommended dosage.
