Melissa
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The green leaves are heart-shaped and are distinguished by a light, citrus-like fragrance. The herb is refreshing like mint, but compared to the latter, it is milder and lacks the sharp notes. Melissa can be used both fresh or dried.
Historia
The cultivation of melissa started around 2000 years ago in the southern Europe and northern Africa. From the very beginning it has been known as a healing plant. It served to make a drink ensuring longevity. The name we know today comes from the Greek word standing for a "bee."Warunki uprawy
Roślina bardzo dobrze rośnie na kuchennym parapecie. Wymaga jedynie słonecznego stanowiska i żyznej gleby. Melisa w doniczce powinna być codziennie podlewana. Warto ustawić ją na spodku i pilnować, by zawsze znajdowała się w nim woda. Roślina najlepiej rośnie przy średnio wilgotnym podłożu, dlatego na dno doniczki najlepiej wysypać warstwę żwiru, który odprowadzi wodę.It is popularly used for making a calming tea, because it perfectly reduces stress and anxieties.
Additionally it helps in case of indigestion, insomnia or even a cold. It strengthens the heart, the circulatory system and lowers the blood pressure.