The Benefits Of Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is known in health circles as a potent and effective tool to improve health. As the name suggests, it has a lemon-y scent and is also known as Melissa officinalis. It comes from a perennial herb which is native to the Mediterranean region.

This plant has been around for eons and the longevity that it enjoys is due in part to how effective it is, but also how easily it can be obtained. In recent years it has become very popular as a way to deal with and treat many health issues. Listed below are all the many health benefits of lemon balm. 

Calms The Mind 

If you are prone to stress, anxiety and nervousness, you often suffer from compulsive thoughts and an inability to slow down the way the mind processes stimuli and information. Lemon balm is great for this very reason. The aroma of the oil can provide and promote relaxation and calm.

It can be used as an aromatherapy aid by way of a diffuser or an aromatherapy lamp. Just a few drops are all you need; sleep with the lamp on throughout the night to promote restful and sound sleep. 

Great Skin Aid 

Lemon balm is a really good thing to use on the skin. There are several different popular skin care brands that use it as an active ingredient in their products. But there's really no need to spend unnecessary amounts of money on products that also have unsavory ingredients and additives.

Lemon balm on its own is tremendous and will ultimately have a positive effect on the skin. It has amazing anti-aging qualities and has been used for centuries as a way to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. If you are concerned about your skin or want to ensure that you are doing everything to prevent the onset of aging signs, this is definitely an oil you should use. 

Sharpens The Mind 

Ingesting lemon balm can help those who have problems focusing. So although it does calm and ease the mind, it in no way dulls it. Several studies that have been conducted over the course of many years, show that patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease improve when they are treated with lemon balm. That reaction is attributed to an antioxidant called eugenol which in high amounts has positive effects on memory-related functionality. 

Supports The Liver 

The liver is an incredibly vital organ in the body that helps to keep the entire internal system healthy. This is because the liver is what helps to clear toxins from the body. So through the detoxification process, the liver is the one that does the most work.

This can wear down the liver and can even cause liver damage after a certain period of time. Lemon balm is highly effective in protecting the liver from the damaging effects of toxins. This is because the antioxidants within the compound are so prevalent and so powerful. So lemon balm goes far in providing the organ exactly what it needs to help detox the body from a myriad of toxins it is readily exposed to. 

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