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Melissa officinalis

Melissa officinalis

The English name for this herb is Lemon balm.

Warning: Persons with Glaucoma should avoid lemon balm essential oil, as animal studies show that it may raise pressure in the eye.

Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

None recorded.

Indications

The indications of Melissa officinalis's Whole Herb are Indigestion, Soothing, Insomnia, Upset stomach, Nerve pain, Grave`s disease, Herpes simplex.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Tincture2.000 – 3.000 ml/dayShould be taken tincture thrice daily. Highly concentrated topical extracts for herpes can be applied three to four times a day to the herpes lesions.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Melissa officinalis.

Substitutes

No information regarding Melissa officinalis's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Melissa officinalis's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Melissa officinalis's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Melissa officinalis. (work in progress)