Melissa or has several names in the people: lemon mint, lemon grass, lemon scent. She is rightly considered the "queen" among soothing herbs and has beneficial properties for HB.
What will soothe her better, cure insomnia, stabilize the general hormonal state during breastfeeding?
This article provides tips on consuming melissa when breastfeeding. The preparation methods and possible contraindications during breastfeeding are described.
Can grass be used for HB?
Melissa decoction has a unique composition. Therefore, doctors recommend it and mint for nursing mothers with HB. In addition to the milk effect, such decoction will provide mom and baby a healthy and sound sleep and a positive effect on the child's digestive system.
Beneficial features
Due to its soothing effect, it has a positive effect on the nervous system.- In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract will reduce abdominal pain, improve metabolism, increase appetite, neutralize inflammatory processes.
- Do not do without lemon balm in the treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It dilates blood vessels, prevents cholesterol plaques from accumulating, reduces pressure.
- Apply it in the treatment of diseases of the female genital organs. Reduces pain during menstruation and affects the treatment of neurosis, toxicosis in pregnant women and inflammation of the appendages.
Due to its soothing effect, it has a positive effect on the nervous system.Melissa improves metabolism and stabilizes female hormones. This directly affects the quantity and quality of milk in the female breast. This is the main benefit of lemon balm.
Chemical composition
Leaves contain:
- tannins;
- organic acids;
- flavonoids;
- bitterness;
- tar and mucus;
- carotene;
- vitamins C, B1, B2, E.
They are:
- Macronutrients (mg / g): Ca - 13.80; K - 31.20; Fe — 0.10; Mg 5.40.
- Trace elements (µg / g): Cu - 8.88; Mn - 24.80; Mo — 0.24; Zn - 46.80; Al - 105.68; Cr - 0.24; V — 0.16; Ba - 45.04; Ni — 0.88; Se — 0.15; Pb - 1.76; Sr - 22.20; I - 0.05; B - 59.60.
Indications for use
Melissa is recommended to people with:
- neurosis;
- insomnia;
- migraine;
- reduced immunity;
- high blood pressure;
- failures in the menstrual cycle;
- cholecystitis;
- acute and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system;
- hysteria;
- melancholy;
- cold;
- unpleasant smell in the mouth;
- algomenorrhea;
- toothache;
- convulsions;
- toxicosis.
Such a long list of diseases has no direct connection with lactation. But a nursing mother, like any other person, is not immune from their appearance. And just Melissa is able to help with this, at the same time without harming the child’s still weak body.
Possible contraindications
Melissa is contraindicated in people with:
- reduced pressure;
- individual intolerance;
- allergic to its components (especially in children).
Young mummies, as a rule, are interested in the question of whether it is possible to drink grass with HB?
It should be noted that when breastfeeding take lemon balm should be with caution, because the child may experience an allergic reaction. If this happens, the grass can not be consumed.
Precautionary measures
- Brewing tea with melissa for the first time, you can not immediately add to it other herbs. 2-3 days should observe how the baby reacts. In the absence of allergy signs, lemon balm is boldly eaten.
- Melissa is able to enhance the effect of other sedatives. Therefore, to combine them is not worth it.
- Melissa reduces the reaction. Therefore, it is better not to eat it before you sit behind the wheel or before other works that require concentration.
- But is it possible for nursing mothers to drink green tea with this herb? Obviously, mummies with low pressure Melissa is also contraindicated.
Application Methods
- With lactation and to increase it. 1 tbsp. lemon balm (fresh or dry) pour boiling water (1 cup). Insist 30-40 minutes. Eat warm before going to bed 1-2 hours after meals. Drink one cup a day.
For constipation. Solution for enema: 3 g of lemon balm pour 200 ml of boiling water. Allow to cool. Enter 35 ml.- From insomnia before bedtime they drink infusion with melissa. Pour 1⁄2 tsp into a glass dried lemon balm (or a small branch fresh) and pour boiling water. Close with gauze and leave for 5-7 minutes. 1 tsp is also added to the infusion. honey Drink only in fresh form.
- With a cold grass is used to get rid of cough, sore throat, headaches, dizziness, rhinitis. Helps reduce temperatures.
- To enhance immunity. Take lemon balm, rosehips, green leaves of Echinacea, currants, strawberries. All components mix. Insist 3-5 hours, it is preferable to use a thermos. Take during the day sips. Duration - 18-20 days.
- During menstruation. Infusion of lemon balm and warm baths are useful in case of scant menstruation or during menstrual failures Add 2 tbsp to the enamelware. dried lemon balm, pour 200 ml boiling water. Steam, closing dishes, 15 min. Insist 45 minutes, pass through cheesecloth. Add boiling water (up to 200 ml). Drink warm at 1 / 3-1 / 2 tbsp. 2-3 times a day after meals.
Preparation method for taking a bath: 200 g of fresh lemon balm pour 2 liters of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, pass through cheesecloth and add to the bath with water. The temperature of the water in the bath should be 36-38 degrees. Bath to take before bedtime. Such procedures for the effect must be at least ten.
- To improve hormonal levels drink tea and infusion of lemon balm, the method of preparation of which is described above.
For constipation. Solution for enema: 3 g of lemon balm pour 200 ml of boiling water. Allow to cool. Enter 35 ml.Lemon grass can disrupt the general hormonal environment of the body. When pregnancy is not worth it to use without the consent of the doctor.
Additional ingredients
Such useful additives as lemon, dogrose, chamomile, cumin, anise, fennel, black or green tea are combined with melissa. But before mixing different components, each ingredient must be administered separately, in order to avoid allergies in the child.
Melissa - a valuable plant that most positively affects the human body. It contains healing and prophylactic properties, increases lactation and relieves pain. But, despite all the advantages, melissa should not be abused. With proper and moderate use, "lemon grass" will be invaluable to the body.
