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Lemon grass: health benefits

Lemon grass: health benefits

The lemon balm, Melissa officinalis, is a medicinal plant of the mint and boldo family. The lemon balm has beneficial action in cases of gas, stomach problems and has a calming effect that improves cases of insomnia, anxiety, depression and helps in reducing stress.

This herb is rich in polyphenols, terpenes, tannins, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid, and is notable for its antioxidant action.

Major nutrients in lemongrass

The lemon balm has several phytochemicals, such as polyphenols, terpenes, tannins, flavonoids - antioxidant rosmarinic acid, citric acid citral and eugenol acetate. All these substances contribute to the powerful antioxidant action of this herb. To get an idea, only rosmarinic acid already has greater antioxidant activity than vitamin E.

Antioxidant action is important because it will fight free radicals and prevent cell aging, prevent cancer, prevent macular degeneration, protect the heart and prevent degenerative brain diseases.

Proven benefits of the lemon balm

Calming effect: The lemon balm is outstanding for its calming and sedative action. Thus, it helps lessen problems of insomnia, anxiety and reduces stress. Lemon balm herb is also used in aromatherapy for its mild sedative effect.

Lemon balm decreases stomach problems - Photo: Getty Images

Decreases stomach problems: Lemon balm has an effect against gastric problems . However, there is still no consensus on what this benefit provides. The studies report that its antispasmodic and carminative activity benefit the digestive system, including with improvement of indigestion associated with nervous tension. Often individuals experience gastric problems due to stress. The sedative and anxiolytic effect of the lemon balm can help, soothing gastric symptoms and facilitating digestion.

Decreases cramps: Lemon balm can be indicated in cases of menstrual cramps because it provides relaxation,

Reduces gas: Lemon balm helps reduce gas production, this probably occurs because of the food's ability to relax the tissues.

Antioxidant action:

The lemon balm has a strong antioxidant action. It will combat free radicals and prevent cell aging, prevent cancer, prevent degeneration of the macula, protect the heart, and prevent degenerative brain diseases.

Benefits of Lemon Grass Study Decreases Blood Pressure:

Some studies point out that lemon balm would help reduce blood pressure because it provides a light vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels. Lowers bad cholesterol:

Some research indicates that the strong antioxidant action of the lemon balm would help to decrease the levels of bad cholesterol, LDL.

Recommended amount of lemon balm

According to the herbal form of the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance, the guidance is to take between 1 and 4 grams of leaves per 150 ml of water. that the person can ingest the tea between two and three times a day. Therefore, the person can not ingest more than 12 grams of leaves of lemon balm a day or exceed 450 ml of the tea.

How to consume the lemongrass

The lemongrass diminishes the cramps - Photo: Getty Images

The best way to consume the lemon balm is in the form of infused tea. Use between 1 and 4 grams of leaves of the plant preferably fresh to about 150 ml of water. Boil the water, then place it on the leaves in a container and let it drown between five and ten minutes. Coe and wait. Take warm tea, 10 to 15 minutes after preparation, preferably without sweetening it.

Interactions of the lemon balm

Because of its sedative effect, there is the possibility of the lemon balm interacting with sedative drugs or supplements, the soothing ones, so people who use them, should consult the doctor before consuming the lemon balm. Contraindications

Lemon balm is not indicated for pregnant women, infants and children under 12 years of age. People with hypotension and hypothyroidism should also avoid using this plant.

Excessive drinking

High amounts of lemon balm may lead to a slower heart rate and hypotension, low blood pressure.

Nutritionist and phytotherapist Maria Angélica Fiut, member of the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Association of Herbal Medicine (ABFIT).

Nutritionist Patrícia Carvalho de Jesus, postgraduate in Nutrition Therapy and Pediatric Nutrition and Nutrition. >


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