Lemon balm (also known as Melissa) is one of the most popular herbs for greater peace, and have other outstanding qualities: it has sedative properties, spasmolytic, choleretic (for liver function), carminative (promotes the release of gases) and antibacterial.
According to the ESCOP (The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy) balm can be used via internal (one of the most common ways is through infusions) in situations of tension, restlessness and irritability.
So also is advised for the symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders (mild spasms, for example) that are usually present when you are going through a box of distress and / or anxiety.
Another basic plants for these cases is valerian, specifically, its roots are with the special preparations that are suitable for times of turmoil or even when the sleep disorders.
In domestic uses also its most used is through infusions. Anyway, it is necessary to make an exception: according to ESCOP supply is not recommended for children under three years.
It is always advisable that, with any doubts or before eating, and even more if you are under any drug treatment, so check with your doctor, as these two herbs may interact with certain medications such as benzodiazepines, antihistamines H1 or even alcohol.
