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Melissa grass
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Melissa Herb is a medication with sedative and hypnotic effects.
The therapeutic drug demonstrates analgesic, carminative, antispasmodic, diuretic, as well as bactericidal, sedative and antihypertensive activity. In addition, it reduces breathing rate, improves digestive processes, reduces the tension of the smooth muscles of the intestine, reduces elevated heart rate, and at the same time stimulates the secretion of digestive enzymes.
Indications Melissa herbs
It is used in combination therapy of excitation states associated with general nervousness (excitability, enhanced emotional activity, and also irritability), IRR, insomnia, and stress-related changes in blood pressure indices.
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Release form
The release is realized in the form of crushed grass - inside packs of 50 g. It is also produced in the form of coarse powder, inside filter bags with a capacity of 1.5 g (there are 20 bags in a box).
Pharmacodynamics
Melissa allows you to reduce the level of blood pressure, and also slows down the rate of heart rate and respiration. In addition, it has a bactericidal, sedative and diaphoretic effect. It also has astringent, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, analgesic, diuretic, anti-diabetic, choleretic and weak hypnotic properties.
The drug helps to strengthen NA, increases the processes of salivation, improves digestive function, appetite and metabolism. Helps renew blood and lymph, and also effectively acts in case of headaches.
Dosing and administration
Before starting therapy, consultation with a doctor is required.
Chopped herb (1 tablespoon) is poured into a container, which is then poured with boiled water (0.2 l). After this, the container is covered with a lid and held in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. The resulting broth insist for 45 minutes, then filter and squeeze the rest of the raw materials. The volume of the resulting tincture should be increased to 0.2 liters, topped up with boiled water.
An adult needs to use a warm tincture - ⅓ cup, 3 times a day, before eating (15-20 minutes).
Children:
- for the age of 3-5 years, the dosage is 1 well teaspoon;
- 5-7 years old - 1 dessert spoon;
- 7-12 years old - 1 tablespoon;
- 12-14 years old - use 2 tablespoons;
- older than 14th birthday - ¼ cup.
Before taking the tincture it should be shaken.
The medicine in the filter bags is manufactured according to the following scheme: 2 filter bags are poured with boiling water (0.2 l), after which the container is covered and infused for a period of 15 minutes.
Adults take a warm tincture of 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day (15-20 minutes before meals).
Children use warm medicine 3 times a day, also before meals (15-20 minutes):
- age of 3-5 years - reception of the 1st dessert spoon;
- category 5-7 years - the use of 1 tablespoon;
- a group of 7-12 years old - the use of 2 tablespoons;
- age 12-14 years - taking at cup;
- persons older than 14 years - use ⅓ cup.
The duration of the treatment cycle is selected by the doctor personally.
Use Melissa herbs during pregnancy
There is no information regarding the use of the drug during breastfeeding or pregnancy.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to use in case of strong intolerance to the elements of drugs, as well as in the case of reduced blood pressure indicators.
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Side effects Melissa herbs
The use of drugs can cause allergy symptoms (such as itching, flushing, skin swelling, or rash). In the case of the development of adverse signs, it is necessary to cancel the medication and consult a doctor.
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Overdose
Poisoning with medication can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and weakening of concentration.
If you experience these symptoms, you must cancel the medication and consult a doctor.
Storage conditions
Melissa grass can be stored at temperatures of not more than 30 ° C.
Shelf life
Melissa Herb can be used for a 36-month term since the sale of a pharmaceutical.
The finished tincture can be stored in the refrigerator (temperature level within 2-8 o C) for a maximum of 48 hours.
Application for children
It is impossible to prescribe Lemongrass to persons under the age of 3 years.
Analogs
The analogue of the drug is the substance Melison.
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Reviews
Melissa herb has a large number of beneficial properties for the body. Tea made from this plant has a pronounced sedative effect, and in addition it prevents the appearance of pathologies associated with the work of the CAS - therefore, in the comments on this tool, it speaks extremely positively.
In addition, in the reviews of people who use such tea, it is indicated that it can be used as a means for losing weight.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Melissa grass" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.