Lemon balm is a flowering herb that is native to europe, asia, and africa although it is now grown all over the world. As an external soothing agent, can be combined with ulmus rubra. Melissa officinalis is a member of the lamiaceae family, also known as the mint family. Bula do melissa officinalis d1, extraida manualmente da bula em pdf da anvisa. The name, brahmi, comes from brahma, the vedic god of creation. Printable pdf materials if you like to follow the videos along on paper, or keep them handy for a quick reference. Chemical composition of the essential oil from melissa. This result is in agreement with the great diameters of inhibition obtained for all the target microorganisms. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. An internal secretion of suprarenal glands adrenalin or epinephrin the active principle of the medulla of the suprarenal gland cortical secretion not as yet iso.
Southcentral europe, north africa, the mediterranean region, and central asiaiii qualities. A materia medica binder is where an herbalist keeps all the notes heshe acquires over the years. Records concerning its use date back over 2000 years with entries in the historia plantarum approximately 300 bc and the materia medica approximately 5080 bc. All searches are case insensitive and accent insensitive. Calendula calendula officinalis uses for topical use as a wash by using diluted extract or an infusion to disinfect, cleanse, soothe, oxygenate, prevent infection and heal wounds of all kinds, including serious wounds to the bone. Although reading materia medica is a good way to deepen your knowledge, learning is also about being handson. The chemical composition was determined by hydrodistillation and analyzed by gcms and gcfid. The essential oil obtained from leaves of melissa officinalis l. Last years post was on the essential oil, whereas this is. Jun 28, 20 melissa comes from the greek word for honey bee, and lemon balm has the same healing and tonic properties as honey. Lemon balm is used for the treatment of flatulence, genital herpes, anxiety, and insomnia.
Further triterpenes from melissa officinalis l authors transl. It gained widespread usage throughout europe by the. Sixtythree compounds were identified in the essential oil, representing 94. Lemon balm sweet balm is an herbal supplement made from the plant extract of melissa officinalis.
The ancients praised melissa as an herb of jupiter that gladdens the heart, the prosaic of antiquity it. Originating in the middle east and north africa, lemon balm moved very early northwest to. Lemon balm audio lemon balm materia medica text entry. Melissa officinalis hierbas medicinales y hongos plantas. Attenuation of laboratoryinduced stress in humans after acute administration of melissa officinalis lemon balm pdf. Delightfully fragrant lemon balm melissa officinalis is a wonderful herb for the entire family. A useful antiseptic lotion can be produced when combined with hydrastis canadensis and commiphora myrrh. Melissa officinalis an overview sciencedirect topics. Create your own materia medica with this easy to use pdf print out. Lemon balm, melissa, balm, bee balm, sweet balm, honey plant, english balm descriptiontaxonomy. Skullcap scutellaria lateriflora in the lamiaceae or mint family part used. Some kitchen cupboard underground readers might ask, hey, didnt we just cover this last year. Pdf the essential oil of lemon balm melissa officinalis l.
Lemon balm melissa officinalis in the lamiaceae or mint family part used. Melissa officinalis in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Lemon balm is a commonly grown household remedy with a long tradition as a tonic remedy that raises the spirits and lifts the heart. Feb 22, 20 calendula macers 12thcentury herbal recommends simply looking at the calendula plant will improve eyesight, clear the head and encourage cheerfulness. Build your own materia medica with free pdf print out. Gerard said that the herb comforteth the hart and driveth away all sadnesse. Latin binomial melissa officinalis common name lemon balm, sweet balm family lamiaceae 6 parts used herb and essential oil 6 qualities bitter, cooling 4, aromatic 1, soothing 9 active constituents citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol 7 polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpenoids 5 monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, phenolic acids 10 kaempherol diglucosides, rosmarinic. Melissa originates from southern europe but can now be found throughout much of the european continent, as well as many other areas around the world. Melissa officinalis is commonly known as lemon balm because of its citrus scent of lemons.
Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the. Lemon balm oil has also been found to reduce bacteria and viruses. Melissa officinalis lemon balm is a cultivated perennial lemon scented herb. The chemical profile of essential oil was evaluated by the means of gas chromatography. Herbal materia medica skullcap scutellaria lateriflora. Jul 17, 2014 melissa officinalis essential oil contains appreciable amounts of oxygenated compounds monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes table 1 tab. Read more about the herbal supplement melissa officinalis. Lemon balm, melissa, balm, bee balm, sweet balm, honey plant, english balm. A study of drugs classification table of therapeutical agents. Lemon balm melissa officinalis herbal materia medica 2. Key key1 or key2 key1 and key2 key1 not key2 ke phrase searching. Apr 19, 2014 for digestive problems combines with althea officinalis and geranium maculatum. Request pdf neuropharmacology of melissa officinalis l.
Materia medica o melissa officinalis, mentha piperita, pimpinella anisum, trigonella foenum. Lemon balm balm and bees have been linked since ancient times. Preface natures materia medica preface to the third edition natures materia medica is the third edition of the homeopathic remedy guide which was first published in august of 1995. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following. Herbal materia medica fifth edition by michael moore outlines of over 500 major botanical medicines, with the preferred forms and methods of their preparations, strengths, solutions, the most common adult dosages environmental status, and potential dangers southwest school of botanical medicine po box 4565 bisbee, az 85603. Here at the herbal academy, building a personal materia medica is one of the major projects our intermediate students undertake, and its a useful learning tool that all herbalists can benefit from beginners straight through advanced. Melissa officinalis lemon balm is a perennial herb from the lamiaceae family that. Melissa originates from southern europe but can now be found throughout much of the european. Materia medica is the way herbalists refer to their dictionary or tool box of plants. Its leaves are highly aromatic and release a lemon fragrance when crushed.
Calendula macers 12thcentury herbal recommends simply looking at the calendula plant will improve eyesight, clear the head and encourage cheerfulness. Lemon balm melissa officinalis plant profiler sigma. Herbal materia medica lemon balm melissa officinalis. Lemon balm melissa officinalis, balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous. Lamiaceae, commonly known as lemon balm, is an important plant of herbal materia medica. A manual of organic materia medica and pharmacognosy. Title page preface to the fourth edition preface to the first edition part i.
Rsc was assessed measuring the scavenging activity of essential oil. Today, it is used in different branches of industry such as. Skullcap is indicated when there is nervous fear, restless sleep, cardiac. It is, literally, the medicinal materials herbal allies ready to assist in times of need.
A beloved medicinal herb and a delicious food that has been enjoyed for thousands of years, lemon balm has a wide array of timetested applications. Apr, 2017 healing lemon balm lemon balm, also known as melissa because of its botanical name melissa officinalis, is an essential herb for calming the nervesin particular, those involved with digestion. Presented by medit euphrasia officinalis eyebright eyebright manifests itself in inflaming the conjunctival membrane especially, producing profuse lachrymation. Os caules, ramificados a partir da base, formam touceiras. Its name originates to the greek words for bee melissa and honey meli. This article needs more medical references for verification or relies too heavily on primary sources.
Online materia medica international academy of classical. Robin murphy natures materia medica homeopathy books. Mol is an edible perennial herb of the lamiaceae family. Family of lamiaceae growing in algeria, was investigated for its chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial activity.
Melissa comes from the greek word for honey bee, and lemon balm has the same healing and tonic properties as honey. The next entry in our materia medica series is melissa officinalis. Side effects of lemon balm include skin irritation, sedation, and hypersensitivity reactions. Bacopa, brahmi, water hyssop, indian pennyworti botanical name. Melissa originates from southern europe but can now be found throughout much of the european continent, as well as many other areas around the. Materia medica melissa officinalis botanicaltherapy. That distinction highlights the fact that the form of the plant, whether as an essential oil or its natural state, affects the potency. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute. In indian mythology, brahma created the whole universe with his thoughts while. Melissa officinalis lemon balm has a documented medicinal history extending back to the materia medica in approximately 5080 bc. Pheasants eye a heart medicine after rheumatism or influenza or brights disease where the muscles of the heart are in stage of fatty degeneration regulating the. Media in category melissa officinalisthe following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. There are worldwide records of its medicinal and culinary use 2, 3, 4 that date back to dioscorides father of pharmacology times 4090 a.
Modern research has shown that it can help significantly in the treatment of cold sores. May 15, 2003 melissa officinalis lemon balm has a documented medicinal history extending back to the materia medica in approximately 5080 bc. Catarrhal affections of mucous membranes especially of eyes and nose. Lemon balm, also known as melissa because of its botanical name melissa officinalis, is an essential herb for calming the nervesin particular, those involved with digestion. Many people suffer from various sensitivities in the gut, with complicated and confusing misdiagnoses involved. Pdf the essential oil of lemon balm melissa officinalis. Publicada por jose maria alves as sextafeira, julho 24, 2009. The most important part of herbalism is the plants themselves.
The essential oil of lemon balm melissa officinalis l. The values of minimal inhibitory concentrations mics are very low. This program includes videos about each plant as well as pdf handouts, introducing you to each plant as if they. The third editon of the natures materia medica was designed to be a complete rewrite and major upgrade of the homeopathic remedy guide, second edition. Lemon balm melissa officinalis herbal materia medica 2 folio. Pdf the therapeutic properties of lemon balm melissa officinalis. Its name originates to the greek words for bee melissa. Internal remedies, external remedies, agents which act upon organisms which infest the human body therapeutical agents defined. The botanical materia medica of the iatrosophikona. Slightly lemon smell and taste, sweet, sour, aromatic. Euphrasia officinalis homoeopathic materia medica by. Feb 18, 2015 latin binomial melissa officinalis common name lemon balm, sweet balm family lamiaceae 6 parts used herb and essential oil 6 qualities bitter, cooling 4, aromatic 1, soothing 9 active constituents citral, citronellol, eugenol, geraniol 7 polyphenols, flavonoids, triterpenoids 5 monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, phenolic acids 10 kaempherol diglucosides, rosmarinic. The present study describes antimicrobial and free radical scavenging capacity rsc together with the effects on lipid peroxidation lp of melissa officinalis essential oil.
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