Na vrtovih se že veselo bohoti melisa. Meni je eno izmed najljubših zelišč predvsem zaradi njenega vonja, saj spominja na limono. In ker obožujem limone, kot verjetno že veste, potem je tudi to zelišče idealno za mene. Letos sem kupila veliko sadik melise, saj imam v prihodnje namen narediti sirup (ki je skoraj malo boljši od bezgovega) in posušiti za čaj, saj mi ga je lani čisto prehitro zmanjkalo.
Zelišče je dobilo ime po čebelah. Zakaj? Ker melisa privablja nase čebele. Torej če želite v bližini veliko čebel ali imate čebelnjak potem hitro na plan s sadiko melise.
Melisa je zelo nezakomplicirana rastlina za vzgojo, če pa boste imeli srečo, jo boste lahko rezali tudi do 6x v enem letu. Jaz sem jo do sedaj že 3x, saj imam rada mlade lističe melise.
Melisa je trajnica, katere grmiček zraste do 80cm visoko. Steblo je kvadratasto, močno razvejano, po njem pa so posute drobne dlačice. Listi so jajčasti, z nazobčanim robom in izrazitimi listnimi žilami. Dolgi so do 6 centimetrov, prav tako po zgornji površini rahlo dlakavi. Cvetovi so beli ali rahlo rožnati, združeni v skupine od treh do šest cvetov. Cvete od junija do septembra. Korenine so razrasle in lasaste. Pri nas raste gojena na vrtovih in nasadih, medtem ko v naravi najdemo podivjano. Lahko jo gojimo tudi v cvetličnem lončku ali koritu.
UPORABA
Pri melisi uporabljamo v večini liste. Za nabiranje je primeren čas od julija do oktobra. Če nabiramo celo zelišče ga odrežemo 10cm nad tlemi. Rezanje pospešuje rast listov. Pri sušenju listov smo pazljivi, da listov ne mečkamo in drgnemo med seboj, saj počrnijo.
Čaj iz melise pripravimo iz sveže ali posušene rastline. Čaj pomirja živčna obolenja želodca in srca, pomaga pri histeriji, melanholiji, pri motnjah v prebavi, krčih v črevesju, napenjanju, glavobolu,...Čaj deluje kot poživilo pri intenzivnih duševnih in telesnih naporih.
Uporablja se lahko tudi melisina tinktura, katero se vtira v čelo in zatilje pri nervoznem glavobolu in za lajšanje bolečin pri revmi, bolečih mišicah, zmečkaninah, zvinih,... Pripravimo jo tako, da svežo meliso namočimo v 70% alkohol in postavimo na toplo za 14 dni. Po tem času precedimo in postavimo v temo.
V kulinariki lahko meliso uporabite za:
• Dodajte meliso sadnim solatam za popestritev okusa po limoni
• Naredite svoj solatni preliv iz melise
• Ko boste naslednjič delali pecivo, kateremu dodajate limonino lupinico dodajte tudi nasekljane liste melise
• Naredite medeno maslo z meliso (preprosto zmehčajte maslo, dodajte med in sesekljano meliso, premešajte in pustite, da se spet strdi).
• Naredite zeliščni ledeni čaj.
• Naredite melisin sirup. Poleg lahko dodate tudi liste mete.
• Naredite poletne napitke in dodajte meliso.
• Dodajte jo vodi za rahel okus po limoni. Sama uporabljam sveže liste melise v vodi za osvežitev. Tako si za na pot pripravim svojo stekleničko tako, da natrgam nekaj listov melise in to je to.
ZDRAVILNE UČINKOVINE
Vsebuje precej eteričnega olja, flavonoide, čreslovine, sluzi idr. Sveži listi vsebujejo vitamine in razne encime. Pozitivna lastnost melise je, da jo lahko uživajo tudi otroci.
Zelišče deluje pozitivno na:
- pomirja, krepi živce
- blaži krče
- vpliva blagodejno na možgane
- zavira delovanje bacilov, virusov in glivic
- pri nosečniški slabosti
- pri nervozi, histeriji,
- pri bolečinah v trebuhu (tudi pri otrocih)
-za boljši spanec
- pri gripi in prehladu
- pri herpesu
Ali ste vedeli? Povezava navadne melise s čebelami sega v stare čase. V grški mitologiji je bila Melisa ena od nimf, ki so Zevsa skrile pred očetom Kronosom, tako, da so ga hranile z mlekom in medom. Ko je Zevs zavladal Olimpu jo je spremenil v čebeljo matico.
Ena izmed najboljših stvari melise je, da jo lahko uporabljamo tudi pri otrocih. Zelišče je zelo nežno za dojenčke. V primeru, da ima otrok bolečine v želodcu bo melisa pomagala. Prav tako pa jim pomaga zaspati.
English:
The gardens are already full of lemon balm. Lemon balm is one of my favorite herbs because of its odor of lemons. And because I love lemons, as you probably already know, this is also an ideal herb for me. This year I bought a lot of seedlings because I will make a syrup in the next days (for me is a little bit better syrup than the elder syrup). I will also have a lot dried herb for tea and tea mixtures because last year was my collection to small.
The herb is named after bees. Why? Because lemon balm attracts bees. So if you want a lot of bees near your home or you have a beehive you absolutely need a seedling of lemon balm.
Lemon balm is a non-complicated plant for growth so if you´re lucky you can cut up to 6 times a year. I cut lemon balm for 3 times so far in this year because I like young leaves of lemon balm.
LEMON BALM (Melissa officinalis)
Lemon balm is a perennial shrub which grows up to 80cm high. The stem is square, heavily branched, sprinkled with tiny hairs. The leaves are egg-shaped with scalloped edge and distinctive leaf veins. They´re long up to 6 cm and under the top surface slightly hairy. The flowers are white or slightly pink, united in groups of three to six flowers. It blooms from June to September. The roots have grown and hairline. Lemon balm grows in gardens and plantations, while in nature you can find the wild one. It can also be grown in a flower pot or trough.
USAGE
Leaves are the most important part for gathering. Their suitable time for gathering is from July to October. If you gather the whole herb cut by 10cm above the ground. Cutting stimulates growth of leaves. In the case of drying the leaves be careful not crushed leaves and rubbed each other because they can blacken.
You can make tea from lemon balm from fresh or dried plant. Tea calms the nervous disorders of the stomach and the heart, helps with hysteria, melancholy, impaired digestion, intestinal cramps, flatulence, headache, ... Tea acts as a stimulant for intensive mental and physical exertion.
You can also prepare a lemon balm tincture, which is great for the head in nervous headaches and pain-relieving rheumatism, aching muscles, contusions, sprains, ... Soak fresh lemon balm in 70% alcohol and put on warm for 14 days. After this time, strain and give in the dark.
In culinary you can use lemon balm for:
- Add lemon balm to fruit saladns for a fruity, lemon flavor.
- Make your own salad dressing with lemon balm.
- Next time you add lemon zest to a scone or muffin recipe add some chopped lemon balm leaves as well.
- Make lemon balm honey butter (simply soften butter, add honey and chopped lemon balm, mix and let harden it).
- Make a herbal ice tea
- make a lemon balm syrup. You can also add some mint leaves.
- Make one of these delicious and refreshing summer punches or teas.
- Add it to your water for a slight lemony taste. I use fresh lemon balm leaves in water for refreshment. I prepare a bottle with some leaves of lemon balm and that's it.
HEALING PROPERTIES:
It contains many of the essential oils, flavonoids, tannins, mucus etc. Fresh leaves contain vitamins and various enzymes. A positive feature is that the lemon balm can also use children.
The herb has a positive effect on:
- Soothes, strengthens the nerves
- Relieves spasms
- Has a beneficial impact on the brain
- Inhibits the action of germs, viruses and fungi
- During pregnancy weaknesses
- The nervousness, hysteria,
- With abdominal pain (also for children)
- For a better sleep
- In the cold and flu
- For herpes
- Soothes, strengthens the nerves
- Relieves spasms
- Has a beneficial impact on the brain
- Inhibits the action of germs, viruses and fungi
- During pregnancy weaknesses
- The nervousness, hysteria,
- With abdominal pain (also for children)
- For a better sleep
- In the cold and flu
- For herpes
Did you know? The connection between the herb and with bees dates back to ancient times. In Greek mythology Melisa was one of the nymphs that Zeus hid from his father Kronosom so that it keeps the milk and honey. When Zeus reigned Olympus has turned her into a queen bee.
One of the best things of lemon balm is that it can also be used for children. The herb is very gentle for babies. When the child has stomach pain lemon balm will help. It also helps them to sleep.
One of the best things of lemon balm is that it can also be used for children. The herb is very gentle for babies. When the child has stomach pain lemon balm will help. It also helps them to sleep.
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