Melissa SYLVESTER
melittis melissophyllum
Melissa SYLVESTER
melittis melissophyllum
Other Names:
Melisa
Wild.
Unlike the
melissa
, the
Melissa
wild does not offer
a
very pleasant aroma. Is characterized by its f1ores born
almost
always in pairs, are large and striking, and usually are pink. They also differ in composition and properties.
Habitat:
forests of beech and
oak
trees or barren terrain of
central
and southern Europe. In Spain alone is in the northern half peninsula.
Description:
Stem erect perennial plant of the
family
of Labiadas, which reaches up to 50 cm in height. The leaves have jagged edges and nerves very marked. Its flowers are pink or white.
Used parts:
whole plant except the root.
Properties and indications:
the entire plant contains coumarin which gives it
a
diuretic properties and depurativas, slightly sedative, emenagogas, and applied externally,
vulnerary
(heal the wounds and bruises heal)
In the
Central
European countries is used mainly as
a
wild
Melissa
depurative in the
spring
cures. It also facilitates
menstruation
and calm the pains that accompany them in case of
dysmenorrhea
, although not as effective as the balm.
As
vulnerary
is used in external application to heal wounds, which helps to heal, and to relieve pain and inflammation caused by bruises and sprains (twists)
Use:
infuse with 20 - 30 grams per
liter
of water, which takes 3 cups daily. It can be sweetened with honey. Externally, washed with an infusion of more concentrated than prepared for internal use (up to 60 grams per
liter
) Also in towels soaked in the infusion market (up to 60 grams per
liter
) apply on the affected area.
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