Herb Gardening for Healing: Best Herbs for a Medicinal Herb Garden by Timothy Tripp

Author:Timothy Tripp [Tripp, Timothy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781500352882
Amazon: 1500352888
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2014-06-29T04:00:00+00:00

6. Lemon Balm

Lemon balm scientifically known as Melissa officinalis is a plant that is used to alleviate stress and stimulate the nerve senses of the nervous system and the central nervous system. it is a is a perennial plant that fall under the family Lamiaceae. This herb was first grown in the Mediterranean region and in Europe. Lemon balm plant can grow up to 150 centimeter in height. Leaves are the one that have medicinal value.

Healing properties and uses

Lemon balm is a medicinal herb that has a soothing effect on the nervous system. It is therefore classified as nerve tonic. It can be used to reduce anxiety during the times of stress. Researchers say that the herb can be used as a tranquilizer without showing any negative side effect. In brief, this herb can be used to ease pain as a result of animal bites, sores, mosquito bites and herbs. It can also be used internally to treat fever, headaches, insomnia, depression, stomach ulcers, stomach gas, colds and cough.

Growing lemon balm

-This herb is easy to grow. It requires a neutral soil ph of 7

-You can grow this herb either outdoors or indoors. If you grow it indoors, make sure to place it near direct light. If you grow it in pots, you can transfer them to sunlight for five hours each day

-Ensure the area where you plant this plant has good drainage. This herb takes up water steadily

-Avoid overwatering the plant since watery soil will lead to root rot

- Apply fertilizer when necessary

- This plant propagates easily from seeds so it is recommended to grow lemon balm from seeds

-This herb is a perennial plant that grows up to one foot in height.

-It can survive in a variety of seasons

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.