Melissa officinalis is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. This is one of the most popular medicinal plants in the world.
Melissa is known for its calming properties, which help cope with anxiety, stress and insomnia. It is used to treat headaches, migraines, depression, and also to improve digestion and metabolism.
In folk medicine, lemon balm is used to treat diseases of the liver, gall bladder, kidneys, bladder and other organs. In addition, lemon balm has antibacterial and antifungal properties.