Perilla has long been used in traditional medicine. Thanks to containing bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, rosmarinic acid, perilla brings many health benefits.
Lemon balm is an herb with a light lemony scent. Many studies have shown that lemon balm can help reduce anxiety and stress, aid digestion, reduce headaches, and improve heart health, according to the health website Healthline (USA).
Lemon balm tea helps you sleep better and has many other health benefits.
In particular, lemon balm essential oil has a relaxing and mood-enhancing effect. This benefit is due to the compound rosmarinic acid and flavonoids that have a calming effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Lemon balm has also been shown to help insomniacs fall asleep more easily. Insomnia comes in many forms. Some people can’t sleep all night, while others don’t get enough sleep, have trouble falling asleep, and often wake up in the middle of the night and toss and turn until morning.
A study published in the Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism found that people who took perilla leaf extract daily had a 42% reduction in insomnia. Not only that, 85% of the study participants reported that their insomnia had improved.
Meanwhile, another study in the journal Pharmaceutical Sciences found that mice given perilla leaf extract slept faster and longer than those given extracts from several other plants.
The rosmarinic acid content in lemon balm also helps reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, and promote better blood circulation. The antioxidants in this plant also protect the heart from damage caused by free radicals.
In addition to the above benefits, lemon balm also helps relax muscles and relieve headaches. People can take advantage of this benefit of lemon balm by drinking tea or massaging with lemon balm essential oil.
Who should be careful when using perilla leaves?
Although perilla leaves and products extracted from this plant are safe, some people should limit their use.
Specifically, people who are taking sedatives if they use more perilla leaves can cause excessive sleepiness. Meanwhile, people who are taking thyroid medication and want to use perilla leaves should consult a doctor because it can cause drug interactions, according to Healthline .
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