Lemon balm Monastery Simonos Petras
The infusion from lemon balm leaves is considered to have anti epileptic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant attributes and it stimulates the circulatory system and the heart. It can also be used to treat insomnia and various digestive disorders. Finally it has been proven that it improves mental clarity and memory. Lemon balm also has anti thyroid stimulating action. It is collected and packaged at the Holy Cell of Dontas, at the Monastery of Simonos Petras.
