Description
OstroVit Lemon Balm - 90 caps
OstroVit Lemon Balm VEGE is a high-quality dietary supplement that contains lemon balm leaf extract DER 4:1. It is a vegan preparation available in the form of easy-to-swallow capsules. It is a product created for people who want to supplement their daily diet with natural and valuable ingredients.
Key Benefits:
• Contains lemon balm leaf extract DER 4:1 - one serving of the preparation provides the body with the melissa leaf extract with several beneficial properties.
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans - the preparation does not contain ingredients of animal origin.
• Efficiency - the product package contains enough for three months of regular supplementation.
• Convenient form - the preparation is available in the form of easy-to-swallow capsules for a hassle-free supply of the dietary supplement.
OstroVit Lemon Balm VEGE - valuable dietary supplement
Lemon balm - a plant belonging to the Lamiaceae. It is native to southern Europe, but is currently cultivated almost all over the world. The Latin name of the herb - Melissa - is derived from the Greek term for bees, which is due to the fact that the plant contains significant amounts of nectar and is readily used by insects. Lemon balm is a perennial plant that can reach 1,5 meters in height and the raw material extracted from the plant is its aromatic leaves which are distinguished by their wealth of valuable compounds and essential oils, so that they are used, among other things, as ingredients in dietary supplements. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a member of the mint family, is considered a calming herb. It was used as far back as the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion (including gas and bloating, as well as colic). Even before the Middle Ages, lemon balm was steeped in wine to lift the spirits, help heal wounds, and treat venomous insect bites and stings. Today, Lemon Balm is often combined with other calming, soothing herbs, such as valerian, chamomile, and hops, to promote relaxation. It is also used in creams to treat cold sores (oral herpes).
What is It Made Of?
OstroVit Lemon Balm supplements are made from the leaves of the plant. Essential oils made from lemon balm leaves contain plant chemicals called terpenes, which play at least some role in the herb's relaxing and antiviral effects. Lemon balm contains substances called tannins, which may be responsible for many of the herb's antiviral effects. Lemon balm also contains eugenol, which calms muscle spasms, numbs tissues, and kills bacteria.
Medicinal Uses and Indications
Insomnia and Anxiety
Several studies show that OstroVit Lemon Balm combined with other calming herbs (such as valerian, hops, and chamomile) helps reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Few studies have examined lemon balm by itself, except for topical use. For example, in one study of people with minor sleep problems, 81% of those who took an herbal combination of valerian and lemon balm reported sleeping much better than those who took a placebo. It is not clear from this and other studies whether lemon balm or valerian (or the combination) is responsible for the result. The same is true of several studies for anxiety, which used a combination of herbs to reduce symptoms. In another double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 18 healthy volunteers received 2 separate single doses of a standardized lemon balm extract (300 mg and 600 mg) or placebo for 7 days. The 600 mg dose of lemon balm increased mood and significantly increased calmness and alertness.
Herpes
Some studies suggest that topical ointments containing lemon balm may help heal cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). In one study of 116 people with HSV, those who applied lemon balm cream to their lip sores experienced significant improvement in redness and swelling after only 2 days. Other symptoms, such as pain and scabbing, did not improve. Both the people and their doctors reported that lemon balm ointment was highly effective. Another large study involving three German hospitals and one dermatology clinic showed that when lemon balm was used to treat the primary infection of HSV I, not a single recurrence was noted. The cream has also been found to reduce the healing time of both genital and oral herpes. Several animal studies also support the value of topical lemon balm for herpes lesions. And preliminary studies show that lemon balm exhibited a high, concentration-dependent activity against HIV infection.
Other Uses of OstroVit Lemon Balm:
Some evidence suggests that OstroVit Lemon Balm, in combination with other herbs, may help treat indigestion. Others reveal that lemon balm oil has a high degree of antibacterial activity. In one study, lemon balm showed adequate activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. And a few studies have found that lemon balm may help improve cognitive function and decrease agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Supplement Facts:
Servings per container: 90
Serving size: 1 capsule
Amount per serving:
Lemon balm leaf extract 400 mg
Ingredients:
Lemon balm leaf extract (Melissa officinalis) DER 4:1, coating composition (bulking agent: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).
Recommended Use:
Take 1 serving (1 capsule) daily preferably with meal.